Country Markets Business Execution Associate

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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?

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Country Business Execution Associate to join our Markets Europe Business Execution team. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for early-career professionals to gain broad exposure to the financial markets business while supporting critical governance, controls, and operational functions across European markets.

You will work closely with the Senior Country Business Execution Lead and collaborate with stakeholders across Markets, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, and other key functions. You will support the day-to-day business execution activities that enable our markets franchise to operate safely, maintain its license to trade, and pursue strategic growth initiatives. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to develop their expertise in business management, regulatory controls, and financial services operations.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. You will gain invaluable experience in governance frameworks, regulatory compliance, risk management, and cross-functional business operations while building relationships with senior leaders across the organization.

What you'll do

• Support Daily Business Operations: Assist in managing operational workflows, coordinating desk-level activities, and serving as a point of contact for routine inquiries from trading & sales desks and support functions.

• Data Analysis and Management Information (MI) Production: Collect, analyze, and synthesize data to produce regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards for senior management

• Governance and Committee Support: Prepare materials for local and regional committees.

• Controls Execution and Monitoring: Execute and document local controls, monitor control completeness, and escalate exceptions appropriately through established channels.

• Audit and Regulatory Support: Coordinate responses to internal audit queries, track remediation action plans (Issues/CAPs), maintain audit documentation, and support regulatory engagement activities as needed.

• Process Documentation and Improvement: Maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and control frameworks; identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements across business execution activities.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with Compliance, Legal, Operations, Finance, Technology, and other support partners to facilitate information flows, resolve operational queries, and ensure timely completion of business requirements.

• Project and Change Initiative Support: Provide analytical and administrative support for regulatory and business-driven initiatives.

What we'll need from you

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field

• 2-5 years of professional experience in financial services, in a front office support role

• Prior work experience in global markets division is advantageous

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel: Proficiency in data manipulation, pivot tables, formulas, and basic macros

• PowerPoint: Ability to create clear, professional presentations for senior audiences

• Data Management: Comfortable working with databases, extracting data, and performing quantitative analysis

• Financial Markets Knowledge: Basic understanding of financial instruments, market operations, and trading activities (preferred but not essential)

• Collaboration Tools: Familiarity with SharePoint, Tableau or similar collaboration platforms is a plus

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex information and draw actionable insights

• Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with stakeholders at various levels and across geopgraphies

• Organization and Time Management: Excellent ability to prioritize competing demands, manage workflows, and deliver quality work under pressure

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data accuracy, documentation, and control execution

• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively in team environments and build productive working relationships

• Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and comfort with ambiguity in a dynamic business environment

• Integrity and Judgment: Strong ethical standards and sound judgment when handling sensitive information and escalating issues

• Languages: Fluency in English required; proficiency in French is highly desirable

By joining Citi France, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

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:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

€67,500.00 - €104,500.00

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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