Citi Group VP Finance Solutions Lead Analyst Testing 

United States, Delaware, New Castle 

399278739

Role Title: Strategic Initiative Lead / Consolidated Reporting

The Finance Quality Assurance Testing and Validation (QATV) function within the Finance Chief Operating Office (COO) organization is responsible for providing an independent assessment of key regulatory and management reports and associated report production processes for completeness, accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirements and adherence with relevant policies, standards, and procedures with the aim of identifying non-adherence and continuous improvement opportunities.

About the Role

This role will support theand play an integral part in driving the execution of QATV’s strategic priorities and goals. Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, attention-to-detail, and excellent people skills are required given the level of interaction with senior stakeholders. The Strategic Initiative Lead is focused on driving transformation initiatives within QATV, eager to dig into the details, and natural leaders with a creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Leads project planning, including project scoping and project planning
• Develops and maintains the project plan, ensuring prompt delivery
• Facilitates stakeholder communication and reporting
• Leads project risk management monitoring and problem-solving
• Manages project budget & resourcing, including resource allocation optimization, and cost & scope
• Oversees project execution and delivery, including quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Leads cross-functional team sessions to ensure alignment on project goals and execution
• Drive the creation of project communications for senior stakeholders with an excellent attention-to-detail
• Show initiative in performing research and synthesizing findings
• Independently think through and analyze solutions to problems and develop initial hypothesis, frameworks, and methodologies
• Provide your strategic voice and perspective to elevate ideas, streamline, simplify, and improve business impact and efficiency. Ability to gain consensus and agreement across functions and geographies.

Qualifications:

• Required Experience:
  • At least 6-10+ years of experience in a management consulting firm, or equivalent transformation role in a large Financial Institution
  • At least 4+ years of experience in a project or program management-type role.
  • At least 4+ years of experience leading transformation initiatives
  • Ability to consume complex data and business processes, clarify key business requirements, and identify/track risks that could affect successful and timely program delivery
  • Experience analyzing processes and providing strategic solutions
  • Experience acting as a change agent, ensuring others understand current direction.
  • Proven history of working under pressure and tight timelines; commitment to quality and attention-to-detail.
  • Experience managing competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
  • Experience presenting to senior stakeholders and influencing decisions

• Required Skills:
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerPoint
  • Process Flow Analysis & Design (Visio or equivalent tool)
  • Excellent influencing, facilitation, and partnering skills
  • Strong attention-to-detail
  • Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written. Must be able to quickly create concise, informative summaries for internal stakeholders that convey a well-developed “story” and advocate for a well-reasoned point of view.
  • Excellent project planning / organizational skills, including the ability to lead teams towards clear delivery plans across geography, function, and other organizational structures.
  • Initiative-taking with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.
  • Ability to prioritize shifting workloads in an agile environment

• Nice to Haves:
  • Experience with program management tools and business intelligence tools such as Tableau or SharePoint Design
  • Root Cause Identification Experience
  • Business Case and Financial Model Development
  • Change Management Experience
  • Hypothesis Generation
  • PMP / Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Experience performing current state and future state assessment, operating model design, gap analysis, process assessment, re-engineering, and operational implementation experience

Education:

• Bachelors degree required
• Masters degree is a plus

Please Note: This is a hybrid position that requires working 3 days per week onsite at our New Castle, DE location. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

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