Strategy Senior Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Role Overview:

The Strategy Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. 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. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

What you'll do:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and address high impact strategic issues within portfolio of businesses and assets. Work in close partnership with business heads and senior leadership to identify opportunities and issues of strategic importance, develop transformational strategies to achieve the business mandate, drive change by partnering with business leadership with clear accountability, and provide clarity in complex problems and facilitate decision-making.

• Lead projects across their lifecycle: identifying and structuring the problem, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and getting buy-in for change.

• Identify opportunities for growth or optimization of businesses, including operational management, capital allocation, profitability enhancement, etc.

• Perform deep dives on specific businesses to re-asses strategies and opportunities

• Work with businesses in the execution of improvement strategies, coordinating and taking active part in the implementation process.

• Manage all aspects of client service, including planning, prioritizing and organizing projects.

• Develop relationships with executives in business units, support functions and senior leadership.

• Carry out business valuations to assess potential acquisition targets to support Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) decisions.

• Develop intensive financial modeling of new initiatives for business turn-around, working closely with Finance and M&A teams.

• Conduct in-depth research to support business strategies and identify trends across key business drivers.

• Develop presentations for senior management and Citigroup Board of Directors, synthesizing key findings of team analyses and recommendations.

• Raise and present key findings to team leaders.

• Develop key consulting and analytical skills working for a team of alumni of top bracket consulting and banking firms.

• Exposure to Citi senior management.

• Gain deep understanding of both global businesses around Citi.

• Develop working relationships with a variety of Citi’s departments and business units.

• Exposure to a variety of topics in a fast-paced environment with challenging, multi-faceted assignments.

• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• 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.

What we'll need from you:

• Several years experience

• Solid understanding of strategic financial planning.

• History of academic and professional excellence and achievement.

• Maintains quantitative analytical skills.

• Excellent problem solving abilities.

• Knowledge of operational/financial modeling (forecasting, valuation) and ability to analyze financial statements.

• Ability to build presentations that convey a clear story supported by data findings.

• High degree of flexibility and productivity; initiative and creativity.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

• Highly motivated and self-driven, ability to multi-task productively, and result orientation.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:  

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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