Financial Planning & Analysis Lead Analyst, Markets

Posted:
9/4/2024, 9:38:32 PM

Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

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

This role will support the Spread Products, Commodities and Markets Funding & Liquidity Management Lead Finance Officer team within the Markets Finance organisation. The Markets Finance analyst provides the Product Lead Finance Officer, the Markets CFO, Heads of the various businesses and other senior management (Markets Leadership, CFO, CEO etc.) with analysis and insight into Market's financial results and projections. Through this analysis, the team facilitates decision making to drive performance and strategy of global products, regions and functions, and also for use with external analysts, regulators and investors. Deliverables include, but are not limited to, monthly performance analyses, target setting and forward-looking analytics for a variety of internal and external stakeholders. The team also sets balance sheet and capital consumption targets, manages the annual budget, quarterly outlooks and forecasts and competitor analytics to drive the long term performance of the franchise.

What you’ll do

The Financial Planning and Analysis Lead Analyst is a professional role responsible for providing management with an analysis and insight of Citi’s financial results in coordination with the broader Finance team. The overall objective is to contribute to directional strategy as well as utilise in-depth specialty knowledge to provide advice/counsel on the evaluation of financial reports of Citi’s current and projected performance.

  • Create financial reports and meet with finance team to clearly summarise financial trends and provide insight to senior management.
  • Execute analysis and execution of annual forecasts, mid-year reforecasts, and outlooks in partnership with segment, business, and country Financial Planning & Analysis teams.
  • Prepare analytics in support of various Reviews, including business initiatives.
  • Execute analysis of product profitability and provide guidance on significant business and product decisions.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key partners and senior management to influence behaviour and decision making.
  • Prepare presentations and analysis for the team supporting the CFO.
  • Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
  • Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
  • Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
  • Can partner closely with the offshore partners in Mumbai.
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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

  • Knowledge of and/or experience working with Markets products.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills and proven ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Financial management experience, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analytics and analysis.
  • Demonstrated presentation skills.
  • Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications.
  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master’s degree preferred.

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 tenure
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus 
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Program  
  • 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:

Financial Planning & Analysis

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Time Type:

Full time

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