Vice President, Finance Solutions Lead Analyst

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here.At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks.We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

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Citi Finance is responsible for the firm’s financial management and related controls.The team comprises disciplines including Treasury, Tax, Controllers and Financial Planning & Analysis, and manages and partners on key Citi initiatives and deliverables, such as our quarterly earnings process and ensuring Citi’s compliance with financial rules and regulations.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Finance Solutions Lead Analyst (Internal Job Title: Vice President - C13) based in Taguig, BGC, Metro Manila.Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.For instance:

•Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

•We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.

•Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The Quality Assurance, Testing, and Validation team is part of the Finance Chief Operating Office (COO). This team plays a critical role within Finance and the broader firm by ensuring the organization’s adherence to regulatory standards and driving operational efficiency through first line testing and quality assurance initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape enterprise-wide strategies, collaborate with global stakeholders, and contribute to the organization’s long-term success.

The Fin Solutions Lead will be primarily responsible for managing a high volume of testing Regulatory reports, specifically FR Y-14Q/M/A. The Lead will work closely with Report Owners, Global Functions Technology (GFT), and QATV support functions to execute testing sprints. 

The Fin Solutions Lead is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead analysts support transaction testing reviews including prioritizing work, providing guidance throughout book of work, developing junior analysts’ testing skill set, report and product knowledge through training

• Ensure our partners in Global Tech, Business Technology, Report Owners, Source Document Providers, and external consultants are aligned to the relevant book of work and the QATV Methodology & Procedures

• Assign, manage, and review work of team, evaluating their findings and judgment in applying regulatory principles to reporting

• Identify issues and exceptions, produce analysis and insights on findings, and communicate updates and results effectively to other leads and managers

• Work with stakeholders to ensure action plans are in place to address gaps identified in the QA process and validate the remediation when complete

• Responsible for ensuring adequate and effective controls are in place for the QA process as well as ensuring team's compliance with controls

• Ensure proper documentation of review evidence to support the results

• Maintain and ensure adherence to proper desktop procedures for the QA process

• Support managers engagement as needed with Regulatory & Management Transaction Testing reporting reviews along with Internal Audit, ICRM, ORM reviews

• Promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizations. Develop strong working relationships with Report Owners, independent review teams, internal audit teams, and other key stakeholders

• Participates in assessing and incorporating changing business, regulatory and market information needs into finance processes and applications

• Participates in formulating and setting strategic direction for the process, organization and architecture covering Finance across Citi businesses, products, functions and locations

• Strategic professional who advises on directional strategy by analyzing subject matter and its application in own job and the business

• Acts as a technical expert who acts as an advisor on significant business/product decisions

• Performs other duties and functions as assigned

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

• Can exercise independence of judgment and autonomy

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

Qualifications:

• 6-10+ years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry preferred

• Strong background in U.S. Regulatory reports with specific knowledge of CCAR and FR Y-14A/Q/M. Audit or prior regulatory reporting experience preferred

• In depth knowledge of banking products / systems preferred

• Recognized technical authority for an area within the business

• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment

• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.

• Proficient Microsoft Office skills

• Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely to both technical experts, non-technical business leaders, and senior leadership to facilitate discussions with senior stakeholders and to clearly articulate findings, defend point of view amongst various groups

• Ability to collaborate, coordinate and execute with the broader teams, business partners, Report Owners, Data Providers, Global Functions Technology to drive the implementation of strategies and successful execution of tracing sprints 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, potentially Master’s degree

• CPA preferred

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

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