Citi Group Expense Management Senior Lead / DIR C15 

United States, New York, New York 

627168252

This role requires In-depth understanding of how the Expense Management team contributes to achieving the objectives of the firm. A good understanding of the industry is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.

*This role must report on site to the office in NYC. It cannot be done remotely or from another Citi location.Responsibilities:

• Engage with Business and Finance teams to promote expense discipline and full utilization of expense optimization tools and processes
• Drive governance and review of Expense Management Initiatives in partnership with the business, HR, Finance, and Risk
• Firm-wide Incentive Compensation analysis and forecasting
• Weekly headcount reporting and analytics, working closely with the CFOs/COOs to provide bridge between expense management and workforce planning
• Manage severance approval and utilization reporting and analysis
• Generate analytics for quarter end flash results, related highlights, Board of Directors reports, and executive management
• Partner across Finance, HR, Business Partners, and Controllers to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and/or control by leading workshops/initiatives
• Prepare/present to senior management and stakeholders on using metrics to evaluate and drive business decisions
• Partner with stakeholders to implement financial initiatives and manage work of the department ensuring appropriate staffing and organizational structures are in place
• Review and challenge of productivity initiatives to ensure execution against key expense priorities
• Review and challenge of investment initiatives to ensure execution against key expense priorities

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in financial services
• Demonstrated financial modeling skills with the ability to drive top down strategic and operational plan
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree, Master’s degree preferred; managerial experience

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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