Lead Finance Specialist

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Job Overview

We are looking for a talented, tech-savvy individual to join our internal consulting unit in Budapest. The International Regulatory Response Team has a diverse mix of developer, business analyst, finance, and risk expertise. Accordingly, we are open to considering a wide range of backgrounds, and do not expect you to be proficient in every field.

Being a quick response unit, we handle urgent and critical problems requiring a custom technical solution or subject-matter expertise. Our team members act as internal consultants, develop and reengineer processes, and introduce digital transformation where it is most needed within the International Controllers organization. We have a strong emphasis on process engineering for the regulatory & financial reporting field.

In this position you will use and expand your experience and professional skills for the following responsibilities:

• Work in cooperation with various teams across Finance, external consultants, and project specialists to rationalize and automate financial and regulatory reports, internal business processes, and management information systems.
• Engagements are diverse in nature so you will have exposure to a range of professional areas within Finance. However, process engineering within the regulatory reporting space will be a recurring theme.
• This role requires hands-on technical work and problem solving, we are not only providing consulting advice, but are actively delivering solutions for our stakeholders
• You will be expected to proactively contribute to the Team’s engagements by identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives and standardization ideas that increase productivity and efficiency, while reducing process cycle times and errors
• Acting as a subject-matter-expert in a relevant professional area, be it in financial risk management, regulatory reporting, Basel, CRR or other aspects of the regulatory policy domain
• Support and drive change management process and participate in the onboarding of new developments for reporting teams. Coordinating cross-functional working groups to manage project scope, timelines and risks.
• Oversee end-to-end release process ensuring compliance with Agile and SDLC methodologies, with a strong focus on quality assurance.
• People management responsibility includes leading a diverse team of 5-10 colleagues specializing in finance change management

What we consider a potentially good mix of qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s/University degree; Master’s degree preferred
• Fluent English is required
• This role is ideal for a seasoned individual with 8+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of financial markets, banking products, understanding of key concepts in finance, financial risk management (credit risk & market risk), and regulatory policy (Basel Accords, COREP, FINREP, CRR, and related topics) are considered important assets for this position
• Financial Services Industry, Consulting, or Technology background is preferred
• Experience with reporting processes, regulatory reporting, and related projects is a plus
• Expert-level Excel skills with working experience in process automation is highly valued
• Programming knowledge in any leading technology such as Python or Java, and familiarity with SQL is a strong plus
• Experience with data transformation tools, and data analytics platforms such as KNIME and/or Tableau would be nice to have
  We are a development-focused organization. The above qualifications and skills are considered as primary assets for the position – but we do not pursue perfectionism: we look for capable colleagues and help them grow to excellence in their fields and positions.

What we can offer you

This role will offer you the opportunity to build a solid understanding of financial services operations and deepen your knowledge about effective regulatory requirements.  Since the regulatory landscape is continuously changing it will support your development that can drive your career.

By joining Citi Hungary, 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 compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program
• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Regulatory Reporting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Internal Controls, Issue Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Reporting.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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