Account Policy Senior Lead Analyst, Senior Vice President

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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Finance Team.

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.

Team/Role Overview

The Accounting Policy Group is focused on researching technical accounting matters for both internal and external clients under US GAAP and IFRS. Internal clients include the controllers group, financial reporting and various businesses (equity, fixed income and credit, commodities, Treasury Trade Solutions (TTS), corporate lending, investment banking, among others). External clients include treasury, finance and accounting executives at our corporate and financial institutions clients.

What you’ll do

The Account Policy Senior Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who works in the Accounting Policy Group at Citi. The role ensures that Citi's business activities are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IFRS (as relevant) and Citi’s accounting policies.

• Working with a team of accounting experts that review and approve the accounting treatment for complex transactions, establish accounting policies in conjunction with peer policy staff, and are integral to preparing and assisting Controllers in connection with Citi’s financial statements. Prepare detailed documentation to support accounting conclusions of new/modified products and complex transactions.
• Leading and facilitating implementation efforts for new accounting standards for both US GAAP and IFRS.
• Preparing and delivering presentations to facilitate firm-wide education of new or changing accounting requirements to ensure that management understands the impact of new standards and regulations.
• Reviewing and approving new products and structured transactions and participating in the New Activity Approval Process, thereby monitoring franchise risk for the firm.
• Interacting with accounting standard setters (for example, the Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board), banking regulators and participating on industry committees.
• Maintaining strong relationships with auditors and other external advisors.
• Prepare and present to Senior Management impacts of accounting standards, complex transactions.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgement and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Senior to mid level years of experience.
• Big 4 accounting firm financial services and/or national technical office experience or accounting policy or other technical accounting role at a financial institution is preferable.
• Practical knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP, specifically in regards to financial instrument accounting;
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills as well as having the ability to work closely with many different levels of management;
• Excellent research, analytical, organisation, multi-tasking and drafting skills;
• Fast thinker/quick learner and possess the ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines.
• Bachelors/University degree.
• CPA/CA or equivalent certification required.

What we can offer you

• The individual will be part of a Global Accounting Policy Team that reviews and considers the firm’s most significant accounting issues, and will be seen as a technical expert who acts as an advisor on significant business/product decisions.
• It is an opportunity to gain deep knowledge on technical accounting matters, banking products and the financial services industry.

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 London, 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 Programme
• 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 energised 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:

Accounting Policy

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Accounting Processes and Financial Controls, Assessment, Credible Challenge, Financial Accounting, Management Reporting, Policy and Regulation, Risk Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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