The Finance Program Governance and Execution Lead is a critical member of Citi's global Finance Transformation organization who reports directly to the Head of Finance Transformation. This role manages a team of professionals and will partner closely with the Transformation execution lead(s) to proactively help set the strategy and drive the delivery of the action plan work efforts. This role is a Managing Director level position.

This role requires the ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and pro-actively seek out solutions to potential issues and challenges through relationship building, timely and transparent communication and acute problem-solving skills.

Finance Transformation Program Governance and Execution is a results-driven organization of leaders and consists of both centralized program governance and reporting responsibilities and PMOs who support the adoption of other program group initiatives across Finance (i.e. Data EUC Reductions).

This is a high-profile role supporting Citi Finance’s transformation with a global scope. Ideal candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of financial services and proven leadership savvy. The role holder will be expected to provide both strategic and operational thought leadership with the ability to lead and influence a wide number of stakeholders at senior levels.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Head of Finance Transformation to set strategic direction for program group and resolve issues escalated by execution leads and commitment owners
• Set guidance and provides direction on reporting requirements for program and project teams
• Provides an aggregated view of execution status, risks and issues across the Sub-portfolio to PG leadership and Gap Owners based on data entered by Execution PMOs
• Establishes the hierarchy of Initiatives, Programs and Projects and ensures Deliverables are aligned
• Oversees planning, reporting and escalation activities to drive consistency, quality and adherence to TO and CPMC standards across Execution PMO teams
• Actively promote and solicit support for better management of cross functional dependencies 
• Partner with stakeholders to identify business needs and dependencies, validate pain points, and determine innovative solutions
• Coordinate across Initiatives and Programs to drive consistent quality and accuracy and prevent duplicative efforts within Finance
• Analyze reports to identify trends, patterns, and issues related to the management of cross functional dependencies, and present findings and recommendations to the Head of Finance Transformation
• Partner with Internal Audit, second line challengers, and first line reviewers throughout validation and closure process
• Manage a team of 5-6 direct reports and a broader team of 30

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience leading transformation programs and organizational change, +10 years of managerial experience preferred. Experience within the Financial Services or another regulated industry is preferred
• Content expertise in Finance functions including one of the following: Capital, Liquidity, CCAR, Books and Records, and/or Regulatory Reporting
• Ability to lead and manage a diverse, cross-discipline team with 5-6 direct reports.  Proven experience in coaching and developing direct reports and team members, and in providing oversight to a portfolio of projects.
• Track record of success in delivering high quality work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Analytical mindset to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations
• A leader who will implement initiatives effectively and motivate others to contribute
• A team player who will implement initiatives effectively and motivate others to carry out their work
• Strong communications (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills, including tact, diplomacy, and ability to influence senior executives
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive professional attitude
• Bachelor’s/ University degree; Master’s degree preferred

Critical Competencies:

• Strong oral & written communication skills
• Program Management expertise, regulatory a plus
• Results & strategic orientation
• Proven design thinking and ability to work around uncertainty  
• Creative thinker; thinks outside the box and challenges the status quo
• Good at fostering collaborative relationships

• Analytical mindset to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations
• A leader who will implement initiatives effectively and motivate others to contribute
• A team player who will implement initiatives effectively and motivate others to carry out their work
• Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team based environment within a heavily matrixed organization
• Strong communications (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills, including tact, diplomacy, and ability to influence senior executives
• Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive professional attitude

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Fin Solutions Dsgn & Implement

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$250,000.00 - $500,000.00

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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 20, 2024

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