The candidate will be an integral member of the FP&A Process and System Improvement team report directly to the FP&A Process and System Improvement Lead.

The FP&A Process and System Improvement team will support FP&A leadership by improving Decision Effectiveness, Process Efficiency, and Stakeholder Experience:

• Decision Effectiveness: Empower stakeholder decisions with actionable insights delivered through a scalable, robust analytical platform
• Process Efficiency: Streamline, automate and integrate firmwide planning and reporting, in support of a fast-paced, high-performing team
• Stakeholder Experience: Foster a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset to drive exceptional results for internal and external stakeholders

The candidate will actively participate and drive critical engagements with FP&A, the wider Finance organization, and other functions in collaboration with the FP&A System and Process Improvement Lead

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving: 
  • Analyze existing processes and data to identify areas for improvement.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize operating models and organizational structures
  • Perform detailed data analysis to support initiatives and generate strategic insights
  • Develop clear, concise, and impactful presentations and executive-level documents to effectively communicate complex concepts

• Project Execution & Stakeholder Management: 
  • Structure and execute own workstream
  • Anticipate issues and put in place mitigation strategies
  • See dependencies and connectivity across workstreams to execute accordingly
  • Develop and maintain rigorous project plans and manage tactical project needs, managing across resource, time and relationships
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional stakeholders to gather information, validate findings, and support the implementation and adoption of recommendations and solutions

• Risk & Control Stewardship:
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made
  • Demonstrate consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup (and its clients and assets)
  • Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
  • Adhere to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3 - 6 years of experience within financial institutions or as a consultant serving the financial services industry. Financial Planning & Analysis experience is a plus.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university in a STEM, Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or another analytical discipline, with a strong academic record. An advanced degree is a plus.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Proven ability to conduct detailed analysis, identify issues, and contribute to developing practical solutions
  • Adept at creating clear and impactful presentations using PowerPoint to convey information.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel for complex data manipulation, analysis, and basic financial modeling.

• Communication:
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to influence and engage senior stakeholders effectively through clear, concise, and compelling narratives

• Project Support & Collaboration:
  • Demonstrated experience in working on transformative initiatives and working effectively as part of a collaborative team
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

• Personal Attributes:
  • Driven, proactive, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and adapt to new challenges
  • A strong team player with a collaborative mindset, committed to collective success

• Risk & Control Orientation: Solid understanding of fundamental financial controls, risk management principles, and regulatory requirements

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.