Avp - Project Sr Analyst jobs at Citi Group in United States, New Castle

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

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Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Internal Audit professionals, recruit staff, lead professional development, build effective teams and manage a budget
• Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reports
• Lead reviews for all types of reviews, including the most complex, and review and approve Business Monitoring Quarterly Summaries
• Participate in major business initiatives and pro-actively advise and assist the business on change initiatives
• Implement integrated auditing concepts and technology, and follow trends in the Audit field and adapt them for the Audit function
• Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, utilizing complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought
• Analyze report findings, and recommend interventions where needed, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
• Partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a related role
• Direct hands-on experience in audit and risk management, with technical expertise in financial models.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations (e.g., SR 11-7, SR 15-18, OCC 11-12) and model development/validation processes in areas such as market risk, credit risk, loss forecasting, AML, Basel, CCAR, or CECL.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management
• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables according to strict timetables
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• Effective negotiation skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Finance) preferred.

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The Finance Chief Risk Office (CRO) team provides risk management oversight of the Finance function, including effective risk challenge and mitigation of risk for capital, liquidity and interest rate risks, Treasury investments, and private equity investments, and ensures compliance with all risk-related regulatory requirements. The Finance CRO Chief Administrative Office (CAO) team is responsible for execution, governance, and control oversight of Finance CRO, including regulatory and audit communications; policies, supporting standards and procedures, and training; reporting to Board and committees; internal controls; and employee engagement across the Finance CRO organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of a comprehensive and robust Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA), and the execution of control activities thus improving identification and remediation of significant control issues in a timely manner.
• Support the assessment of outcomes from control activities and processes against conformance with applicable requirements to strengthen risk management quality. Support with Control Design Assessments (CDAs), Monitoring Design Assessments (MDAs) and Testing Design Assessments (TDAs)
• Support with the development and execution of Monitoring and Testing, across various tool types (e.g. Inspection, Re-performance, etc.)
• Monitor the new KRI/KPI Metrics and create data analytics dashboards to track metrics and progress, escalating to senior management as required.
• Support with identifying controls enhancements such as automation, standardization and rationalization including transformation execution activities.
• Drive the continuous review, monitoring, and improvement of control processes and streamline control design to ensure consistency across Finance CRO.
• Understand the drivers behind control performance and facilitate standardization of Processes, Risks, Controls and Monitoring Tools (PRCM) within the team.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members. Coordinate collation and production of materials for relevant governance forums.
• Build a strong understanding of core controls platforms, including, but not limited to MCA and Integrated Corrective Action Plan System (iCAPS).

Qualifications

• 3-10 years or relevant experience in financial services industry.
• Risk, Finance, Operational Risk, Controls experience preferred. Project Management experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Citi’s MCA and iCAPS is highly preferred.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal and people management skills and ability to interact with all levels of management particularly at the Director and Managing Director level.
• Excellent planning and task management skills; ability to see the bigger picture as well as maintain strong focus on day-to-day execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness, and ability to work across all levels of organization.
• Ability to influence teams, with non-direct reporting lines, including teams comprised of senior managers.
• Quick learner, with ability to understand complex requirements and translate into clear and simple guidance for the business.
• Methodical and proactive thinker with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Proven time and task management skills with the ability to multi-task effectively and promptly.
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint .

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or a technical discipline.
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

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The Data Governance Foundation Sr Analyst is responsible for contributing to the development of new techniques and improvement of processes and workflow.Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with end users to support defining, and/or integrating processes to align with the enterprise Data Governance roadmap and/or Data Risk and Control framework and taxonomy
• Provide technical knowledge to ensure efficient design, development, and implementation of complex projects
• Review and evaluate work of others
• Leads system change process from requirements through implementation
• Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own business analysis area to resolve issues
• Monitor and report governance metrics including Data Governance adoption and maturity
• Monitor alignment of processes across business, functions and lines of business to the Enterprise Data Governance Policy and standards to meet its specific requirements
• Contribute to producing recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding policies, standards and procedures

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years relevant experience in a Data Governance, Data Management or related area
• Strong project management skills
• Optimizes work processes by knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, while monitoring tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Wholesale Lending background

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience required

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What you’ll do:

• Leverage a strong understanding of the business to drive strategy, key stakeholders and business capability and create solution roadmaps across various business portfolios that breaks down silos to provide a best-in-class product experience.

• Fulfilling a product role driving Key Fund Service Programs focused on Simplification and move to common initiatives

• Work with Programme Sponsor to develop business cases, budget initiatives, and conduct cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives.

• Work as Product, Program Manager / Owner and Execution lead. Leading in planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a programme or portfolio of programmes within Fund Services.

• Partner with product management teams and product delivery executives to ensure roadmaps and implementation strategies are aligned to technology and business investments.

• Develop business cases, budget initiatives, and conduct cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives.

• Work closely with all technical partners to align strategic technical investments to the target state business architecture or justify any deviations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across product, operations, and technology to define, prioritize, and implement product enhancements and new product offerings.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program execution plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.

• Lead efforts to establish, formalize and communicate business solutions and educate business stakeholders particularly the client teams on value and importance of proposed solutions.

• Manage the product lifecycle from conception through launch, ongoing maintenance, and eventual retirement

• Present regular updates to clients and senior management on program status, key deliverables, risks, and realized business benefits.

• Ensure all product-related activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Develop and communicate the product strategy & governance principles aimed at optimizing straight-through processing and guaranteeing the timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and internal consistency of financial reporting, business processing, and overall client experience success.

What we’ll need from you:

• Self-motivated, independent, multi-tasker, willing and able to take ownership of various parts of an initiative. Ability to effectively deliver under time pressure, clarifying ambiguity as needed to deliver against expectations

• At least 5 years relevant project/program management experience, preferred experience in running large programs of work for Securities Services

• At least 5-10 years’ experience preferred in leading and developing project teams/professionals through dynamic growth and delivering saves, planning capacity

• Work closely with Product owners to develop and drive product roadmaps that are inclusive of business operations and technology future change needs that have a keen eye on client experience.

• Track of record in standardizing and driving procedures and policies across program and project management practice

• Ability to effectively deliver under time pressure, clarifying ambiguity as needed to deliver against expectations

• Ability to coordinate and tie break in complex and siloed organizations through Influence and develop strong relationships by driving value added change.

• Self-motivated, independent, multi-tasker, willing and able to take ownership of various parts of an initiative.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience minimum.

• Should demonstrate a commitment to quality and attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal relationships with ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Understanding of Technology and Program Execution

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Master’s degree

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TheResponsibilities:

• The role holder will be required to apply in-depth knowledge of custody services, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow. The candidate will be required to integrate subject matter and industry expertise, as well as evaluating moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, and application of problem solving skills in the development of solutions.

• Working closely with all members of the Custody Team, assist with the daily administration and servicing of the Custody Product to Private Bank clients nationwide.

• Act as a source of technical expertise within the team, keeping abreast of developments and offering support and guidance

• Support team members and team leader with handling all custody related aspects of CPB relationship, provide support and guidance to junior members of the team

• Deal with complex issues and challenges as they arise

• Ability to work well with other CPB product partners in meeting client expectations

• Resolve client inquiries and issues on a timely basis and as accurately as possible, provide solutions to escalations

• Direct contact with clients and their attorneys, accountants, third party vendors, representatives, pertaining to requisition payments, call back, etc.

• Interaction with Private Bankers, Banker Associates, Service Officers, and other internal constituents as necessary

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory policies and requirements of the Private Bank

• Resolve client inquiries and issues on a timely basis and as accurately as possible through effective and efficient use of Private Bank resource

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience, with 4+ years inGlobal Custody experience

• Ability to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

• Problem solving, project management, analytical skills

• Experience of guiding / supporting junior team members

• MS Office experience

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

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Capital optimization is a critical area for Citigroup and represents a significant challenge facing the financial services industry. As a firm, our ability to effectively lead in this area will be a significant determinant of our future competitiveness. It also helps satisfy a regulatory requirement for enhanced connection between strategic planning and capital planning.

Services Capital Allocation and Management, Lead Analyst, will play a critical role in Services’ capital and balance sheet strategy by supporting capital investment at the transaction and client level to align decision-making tools, such as the pro-forma pricing calculator and Citi-wide client returns analytics, with risk and capital related balance sheet platforms and actualized capital requirements and financials. The successful candidate will report to Head of Services BSCM and, over time, become a Capital & Balance Sheet SME, supporting various asset businesses with Services, including TTS Trade and Working Capital Solutions organization and Commercial Cards.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyze client pricing and advise on modeling assumptions of transaction returns to support deal-level decision making with Trade & Working Capital Solutions Product and Sales managers

• Partner with Client Analytics to drive enhancements to client level RWA, Capital, Tangible Common Equity (TCE) and Liquidity metric calculations in the deal level pricing RoRC Calculator and CIW platform

• Ensure enhancements to the RoRC Calculator and Client Returns methodology are made in line with expectations before release, such as enhanced calculations, functionality and usability

• Identify inconsistencies in client financials/TCE, Services RWA, and other Services capital metrics (GSST/CECL); escalate systemic issues and create Data Concerns, identify root causes, and influence automated solutions

• Optimize eligible new client originations and manage Treasury’s FAS 133 SOFR Cash Flow Hedge program for TTS Trade, in order to help the business realize up to $10MM+ in revenue from reduced liquidity costs

• Explore opportunities amongst the Trade and Working Capital Solutions product pillars that can be leveraged to enhance capital and Return on Tangible Common Equity (RoTCE)

• Partner with RWA controllers to ensure validity of Top Side Adjustments (TSAs) and take action, where applicable, to reduce or systemically remediate excess capital (e.g. Corporate Guarantees and Collateral)

• Liaise with Regulatory Policy and Capital Group (RCPG), Capital Interpretive & Analytics Team (CIAT) and Confirmation of Basel Classification Review and Analysis (COBRA) on RWA and capital actions requiring regulatory interpretation to support capital mitigation opportunities

• Provide capital training and develop education initiatives globally, utilizing our partners, for the Services organization to increase knowledge on everything related to RoTCE and capital. Maintain up to date materials and news articles on our dedicated SharePoint for Services

• Support on enhancing self-service data tools and encourage wider use among the organization to self-serve data requirements and utilize dashboards

Key Competencies:

• Wholesale Credit Orientation: Experience working with Risk / Treasury / Finance and Technology / Operations partners in product management or risk capacity; exposure to RWA, TCE, capital and liquidity measures a plus

• Portfolio Management: Understand how TTS’s exposure to client and counterparties combines into the global portfolio and fits into the portfolio’s lifecycle

• Proven Data / Analytical skills: Experience turning complex information into actionable recommendations

• Analytical Problem Solver: Ability to leverage automated technology solutions to answer business problems, innovation mind set and intellectual curiosity

• Partnership and Collaboration Skills: Ability to partner well with a range of stakeholders in the firm to drive objectives to delivery, strong interpersonal skills to identify and resolve conflict to mitigate roadblocks

• Design and Delineating: Proven ability to collaborate with managers in creating and presenting effective presentations for seniors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Math, Financial Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree is a plus

• 6+ years relevant experience in the Financial Services / Banking industry

• Understanding of Risk / Treasury / Corporate Banking functions; exposure to modelling concepts (PD, LGD) helpful

• Proven analytical skills for developing data analysis and quantitative strategies

• Highly proficient in Excel, macros, and databases

• Advanced PowerPoint presentation skills a plus

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, facilitation, and partnering skills with key stakeholders and senior management

• A demonstrated history of delivering on initiatives

• Ability to work under pressure in a highly professional environment

• Passion, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed

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