Expense Management Analyst

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

Team/Role Overview

Citi’s Business Expense Transparency Team is responsible for reporting all Transactional and Market Data expenses booked for Citi, including reporting, analysis, and optimisation for the Markets business.

What you’ll do

• Ensure transaction 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.
• Work with the trade analytics team to develop enhanced accuracy of expense reporting via integration of VarCiti platform into month‑end activities.
• Attend and contribute to monthly review meetings with Trading Desks, Business Chief Accounting Officers, Financial Planning and Action, discussing actual expense results vs plan and historic trend.
• Participate in projects that target trading and post‑trade efficiencies.
• Monitor and track developments in vendor landscape and changes to regulatory requirements that affect each business unit.
• Develop cost‑benefit reports based on necessary analysis with data points that include trade volume, fee schedules, and vendor contracts.
• 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, applying sound ethical judgement, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Experience in process improvement, financial products, general accounting, and general ledger.
• Experience with large data sets.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (vlookups, 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 suit candidates currently studying for an accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA/ACCA).

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Belfast, you will benefit from a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), a competitive base salary reviewed annually, and a host of additional benefits.

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
• A discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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