Services Capital Allocation and Management, Lead Analyst, 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 Citis Balance Sheet and Capital Management 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:

Citi Services is one of Citis five interconnected businesses and at the heart of Citis global network. Citi Services includes Treasury & Trade Solutions (TTS) and Securities Services. TTS provides an integrated suite of Liquidity, Payments and Trade/Working Capital solutions to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector organizations and increasingly mid-sized corporate clients. Securities Services provides global institutional clients a wide range of solutions, including custody, fund services, execution services and issuer services.

Capital optimization is a critical area for Citigroup and represents a significant challenge facing the financial services industry. As a firm, our ability to effectively lead in this area will be a significant determinant of our future competitiveness. It also helps satisfy a regulatory requirement for enhanced connection between strategic planning and capital planning.

Balance Sheet and Capital Management (BSCM) is a specialized team responsible for ensuring an effective and efficient use of Services balance sheet with the goal of improving return on capital measures. Key benefits include development of specialized capital knowledge, experience developing and executing complex analytical processes, exposure to senior leadership and multiple products across Services, and working in a rewarding, creative, and dynamic environment.

Services Capital Allocation and Management, Lead Analyst, will play a critical role in Services capital and balance sheet strategy by supporting capital investment at the transaction and client level to align decision-making tools, such as the pro-forma pricing calculator and Citi-wide client returns analytics, with risk and capital related balance sheet platforms and actualized capital requirements and financials. The successful candidate will report to Head of Services BSCM and, over time, become a Capital & Balance Sheet SME, supporting various asset businesses with Services, including TTS Trade and Working Capital Solutions organization and Commercial Cards.

What youll do:

Analyse client pricing and advise on modelling assumptions of transaction returns to support deal-level decision making with Trade & Working Capital Solutions Product and Sales managersPartner with Client Analytics to drive enhancements to client level RWA, Capital, Tangible Common Equity (TCE) and Liquidity metric calculations in the deal level pricing RoRC Calculator and CIW platformEnsure enhancements to the RoRC Calculator and Client Returns methodology are made in line with expectations before release, such as enhanced calculations, functionality, and usabilityIdentify inconsistencies in client financials/TCE, Services RWA, and other Services capital metrics (GSST/CECL); escalate systemic issues and create Data Concerns, identify root causes, and influence automated solutionsOptimize eligible new client originations and manage Treasurys FAS 133 SOFR Cash Flow Hedge program for TTS Trade, to help the business realize up to $10MM+ in revenue from reduced liquidity costsExplore opportunities amongst the Trade and Working Capital Solutions product pillars that can be leveraged to enhance capital and Return on Tangible Common Equity (RoTCE)Partner with RWA controllers to ensure validity of Top Side Adjustments (TSAs) and take action, where applicable, to reduce or systemically remediate excess capital (e.g. Corporate Guarantees and Collateral)Liaise with Regulatory Policy and Capital Group (RCPG), Capital Interpretive & Analytics Team (CIAT) and Confirmation of Basel Classification Review and Analysis (COBRA) on RWA and capital actions requiring regulatory interpretation to support capital mitigation opportunitiesProvide capital training and develop education initiatives globally, utilizing our partners, for the Services organization to increase knowledge on everything related to RoTCE and capital. Maintain up to date materials and news articles on our dedicated SharePoint for ServicesSupport on enhancing self-service data tools and encourage wider use among the organization to self-serve data requirements and utilize dashboards

What well need from you:

Wholesale Credit Orientation: Experience working with Risk / Treasury / Finance and Technology / Operations partners in product management or risk capacity; exposure to RWA, TCE, capital and liquidity measures a plusPortfolio Management: Understand how TTSs exposure to client and counterparties combines into the global portfolio and fits into the portfolios lifecycleProven Data / Analytical skills: Experience turning complex information into actionable recommendationsAnalytical Problem Solver: Ability to leverage automated technology solutions to answer business problems, innovation mind set and intellectual curiosityPartnership and Collaboration Skills: Ability to partner well with a range of stakeholders in the firm to drive objectives to delivery, strong interpersonal skills to identify and resolve conflict to mitigate roadblocksDesign and Delineating: Proven ability to collaborate with managers in creating and presenting effective presentations for seniorsRelevant experience in the Financial Services / Banking industryUnderstanding of Risk / Treasury / Corporate Banking functions; exposure to modelling concepts (PD, LGD) helpfulProven analytical skills for developing data analysis and quantitative strategiesHighly proficient in Excel, macros, and databasesAdvanced PowerPoint presentation skills a plusExcellent interpersonal, influencing, facilitation, and partnering skills with key stakeholders and senior managementA demonstrated history of delivering on initiativesAbility to work under pressure in a highly professional environmentPassion, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directedBachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Math, Financial Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree is a plus

What we can offer you:

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 tenureA discretional annual performance related bonusPrivate medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstancesEmployee Assistance ProgramPension PlanPaid Parental LeaveSpecial discounts for employees, family, and friendsAccess 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 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:

Decision Management

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Job Family:

Business Analysis

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Time Type:

Full time

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