Expense Management Senior Lead Analyst – SVP

The Expense Management team drives firmwide forums and initiatives and provides analytics, tools and transparency to enhance the management of expenses and related resources. The Expense Management team’s value proposition is centered around identifying, monitoring, and partnering across various stakeholders including Finance, Business Partners, HR, Risk and Controllers to drive optimal use of expense resources. Additionally, the Expense Management team works to improve Citi’s Expense Management governance framework to ensures transparency and consistency across the organization’s use of resources.

The role is a senior management level position which requires in-depth understanding of how the Expense Management team contributes to achieving the objectives of the firm. A good understanding of the industry is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in both the function and / or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.

This role must report on site to Citi’s NYC Headquarters. It cannot be done remotely or from another Citi location.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with Business and Finance teams to promote expense discipline and full utilization of expense optimization tools and processes
• Drive governance and review of Expense Management Initiatives in partnership with the Business, HR, Finance and Risk
• Expense Management Initiative reporting and analytics, working closely with the CFOs and COOs to drive expense management execution
• Generate analytics for quarter end and monthly forums, related highlights, Executive Management and Board of Directors
• Partner across Finance, Business Partners, HR, Risk, Controllers and Technology to improve efficiency, effectiveness, productivity, and / or control by leading workshops / initiatives
• Prepare / present to senior management and stakeholders on using metrics to evaluate and drive business decisions
• Partner with stakeholders to implement initiatives and manage work of the department ensuring appropriate staffing and organizational structures are in place
• Review and challenge of productivity and investment initiatives to ensure execution against key expense priorities

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in financial services
• Experience in strategic and financial analysis with the ability to drive top down strategic and operating plan
• Ability to interface with senior management, and build relationships with business and function partners globally
• Comfortable with uncertainty and working in a large and complex organization
• Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Innovative and curious, and readily able to think outside of the box
• Expertise of Microsoft Office suite with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; other tools / systems a plus

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree / University degree required
• Master’s degree preferred

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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