Abhimanyu Lodha

Product Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India18 yrs 8 mos experience

AI ML PractitionerHighly Stable

Key Highlights

18 years in global financial services.
Leader in digital banking innovation.
Expert in AI and blockchain technologies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in digital banking and product management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Global Product Strategy & ManagementDigital Banking Platforms & PaymentsProduct ManagementAgile MethodologiesAgile Project ManagementProduct Strategy

Other Skills

AI & Data-Driven Product InnovationBlockchain, DeFi & Smart ContractsScalable Architecture & Experience DesignData-Driven Decision MakingTeam ManagementData AnalysisUser Interface DesignUser Experience (UX)UX ResearchAI AgentsAgentic AIMachine LearningLarge Language Models (LLM)StablecoinsDecentralized Applications (DApps)

About

With over 18 years in global financial services, I build digital ecosystems that make banking simpler, smarter, and more scalable. As Global Product Manager – Digital Platforms at Citi, I lead the strategy and development of CitiDirect - the enterprise banking platform that powers digital experiences for multinational clients worldwide. My leadership philosophy blends data-driven decisioning, human-centered design, and a deep bias for action. I’m passionate about transforming traditional banking into intelligent, insight-led experiences by uniting product, engineering, and business strategy. Beyond banking, my curiosity extends into AI, DeFi, and Web3, where I explore how technologies like generative AI, tokenization, and programmable money can redefine trust and efficiency in finance. Focus Areas: • Global Product Strategy & Management • Digital Banking Platforms & Payments • AI & Data-Driven Product Innovation • Blockchain, DeFi & Smart Contracts • Scalable Architecture & Experience Design Always open to connecting with builders, innovators, and thinkers shaping the next era of finance.

Experience

18 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

15 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

3 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Citi

Global Product Manager - Digital Platforms (CitiDirect)

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

Leading global product development and strategy for Citi's online banking platform (CitiDirect) for corporate clients. My focus is on delivering unparalleled value and seamless experiences through data-driven decisions and dynamic collaboration.
Led the successful launch of first-to-market digital capabilities, establishing a new industry benchmark and providing a key competitive advantage.
Pioneered the team's transformation from Waterfall to Agile methodologies, significantly improving development velocity, cross-functional collaboration, and speed-to-market for new features.
Championed a data-driven culture by shifting the team's focus from providing "information" to delivering actionable "insights" that directly shaped product strategy and decision-making.
Currently exploring and experimenting with emerging GenAI capabilities and programmable money to identify and prototype future product innovations.

Global Product Strategy & ManagementDigital Banking Platforms & PaymentsAI & Data-Driven Product InnovationBlockchain, DeFi & Smart ContractsScalable Architecture & Experience Design

Citi india

4 roles

Digital Platforms Head - South Asia

Promoted

Oct 2018 – Sep 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Provided oversight and leadership for the South Asia digital platforms team, driving end-to-end delivery of solutions aligned with global strategic objectives.
Served as a key strategic partner to the Enterprise Sales team, directly contributing to winning major RFPs and securing new business by providing expert consultation on platform capabilities (Digital Portal, APIs, SWIFT & ERP Integration).
Spearheaded the development of a bespoke, in-country ERP integrator, addressing a critical local market need and significantly simplifying the client integration process.
Directed the end-to-end development of a new Trade Services portal to successfully meet evolving regulatory guidelines and enhance the digital client experience

Enterprise Sales Manager

Jan 2016 – Sep 2018 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Managed and grew a high-value portfolio of key multinational clients across the Digital, Consumer Goods, and IT industries.
Consistently exceeded revenue targets by identifying and closing high-value strategic opportunities that aligned with client objectives.
Significantly grew the portfolio's overall value and expanded the bank's wallet share through strategic client engagement and cross-selling new solutions.
Secured major new accounts with industry-leading companies, expanding the bank's footprint in high-growth strategic sectors.

Lead Project Manager

Sep 2011 – Dec 2015 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Led key strategic projects, overseeing the successful implementation of a large portfolio of complex Cash Management and Trade solutions for large multinational clients.
Successfully delivered over 100 complex, multi-country initiatives that enabled Sales to generate multi-million dollar revenue impact.
Enhanced process efficiency and scalability by applying a disciplined approach to project and team operations

Lead Operations Manager

May 2007 – Aug 2011 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Led and mentored the transaction banking operations teams, fostering a high-performing culture through targeted coaching and professional development.
Developed and executed team strategy to significantly drive operational efficiency across core banking processes.
Played a key role in the annual planning cycle, providing critical input for headcount prioritization and functional forecasting to ensure cost efficiency