Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

The Business Associate is a senior level position responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include managing external audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Associate may coordinate and manage activities such as the tracking of business financials, employee headcount and other administrative needs as necessary. May manage ad hoc projects as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the operating rhythm with the leadership team focusing on key priorities, routines and deliverables
• Serve as communications lead on strategy development and execution for internal business messaging
• Advance organization/people strategy goals including communications strategy, talent strategy, and employee engagement initiatives
• Assist leadership/Chief of Staff in promoting and executing communications program
• Execute vendor management activities, including ensuring legal requirements are met and coordinating contract negotiation and processing
• Provide oversight of the Business Critical Milestone Reporting process and other reporting processes to ensure quality, efficiency and accuracy
• Ensure headcount is accurate, real estate is inventoried and planned, and onboarding and termination of resources are managed
• Work with Technology leadership to support the Business People strategy as well as the Communication strategy for the department
• 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Develop financial projections based on risks and opportunities
• Drive productivity/ cost savings initiatives in partnership with the senior management team
• Participate in People Engagement Working Group and promote Voice of the Employee (VOE) communications
• Identify and develop business content for deployment, to enhance brand awareness with stakeholders and clients
• Advise, write and edit on company-wide communications
• Develop and maintain communication standards and procedures; serve as subject matter expert on communication tools and applications
• Develop monthly communications metrics to monitor and measure impact of the communication plan
• Participate in leadership meetings to assess scope of communications needs, educate leadership on strategy, and make recommendations for achieving desired impact
• Complete financial deliverables including monthly forecasts, the annual investment process, client reporting and ad hoc requests
• Leverage technology and tools to enable communications and generate excitement and interest in risk communications
• 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Detail oriented and strategic thinker that can prioritize and multi-task between the several budget priorities

• Business Management

• Support the Data Lead organization in the delivery of commitments and drive implementation of strategy
• Understand financials and drivers
• Assist Business Unit Head in responding to changes in the environment
• Manage budgetary requirements and relevant processes

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in a financial services role
• Communications or marketing experience preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of financial services industry
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

By joining Citi Belfast, 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 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 Execution & Administration

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Time Type:

Full time

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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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