Finance Reporting Lead Analyst, UK Corporate Chain, Vice President

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 Finance Reporting Lead Analyst is a senior professional position in the UK Corporate Chain Controllers, driving the oversight, analysis and submission of statistical and statutory reports to local and overseas regulators. The overall objective is to apply in-depth disciplinary knowledge to contribute to directional strategy and the provision of insightful analysis over the firms’ financial results.

The UK Corporate Chain Controller team cover the financial reporting for the UK’s non-bank legal entities, mainly Citigroup Global Markets Limited (“CGML”). The team is broadly split between statistical/statutory reporting, prudential reporting and change management, with the majority of the team being based in the London office.

What you’ll do

• Review, analyse and challenge reports prior to submission to the local regulators, the Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) and the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), in addition to overseas regulators such as the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”), based on requirements such as UK adopted IFRS, or US GAAP, and local statutory reporting.
• Manage activities, including closing the books and sub-ledgers, raising appropriate required adjustment entries and consolidating financials at the end of each accounting period.
• Lead key initiatives/projects and controls as well as maintain working knowledge of industry, regulatory, and accounting developments.
• Utilise knowledge of finance/accounting concepts to ensure accurate Regulatory Reporting filings.
• Drive re-engineering, process efficiencies, and continuous process improvement efforts to strengthen controls and assist with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain a thorough understanding of related product reporting and analytics and utilise knowledge of systems and process flows to provide insight and recommendations on identified issues.
• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Knowledge of accounting standards including US and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as adopted in the UK.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

What we can offer you

This position offers the opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the products offered by the UK Corporate Chain legal entities, particularly the international broker/dealer CGML, and how these products impact the financial position of the firm. Furthermore, the position offers the opportunity to work alongside Executive Decision Support to identify drivers of financial returns to support the firm in managing its financial resources.

The position includes access to extensive training through Citi’s learning platforms to support the candidate’s growth within Finance and more broadly across Citi.

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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