Expense Management Analyst in Dundonald

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi’s Business Expense Transparency 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Market Data expenses are accurate and allocated to the correct trading desks and businesses.
• Manage the booking of accruals (estimates) based on trade data to ensure current month expenses are accurately accounted for.
• Manage the Balance Sheet monitoring and reporting process for the BET team.
• Assist with the month end close process for Transaction Expenses to tight deadlines.
• Financial Trend Monitoring – work with team to track financial trends and build the commentary story for financials.
• Attend and contribute to monthly review meetings with Trading Desks, Business Chief Accounting Officers, Financial Planning and Analysis. This includes discussing actual expense results vs plan and historic trend.
• Participate in projects that drive process efficiencies and automation.
• Monitor and track developments in vendor landscape and changes to regulatory requirements that affect each business unit.
• Participate in the Budget and Forecast Market Data Process.
• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Experience in process improvement, financial products, general accounting and balance sheet, and general ledger.
• Experience with large data sets.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (v lookups, SUMIFS, pivot tables).
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• May also be suited to candidates currently studying for an accounting qualification e.g. CIMA/ACCA.

What we can offer you

• Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week) in a business casual workplace.
• Competitive base salary (annually reviewed).
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretionary 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.

Note: Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.