- Collaborate with Finance and Shared Services to document current and future-state business architectures, anchored to business processes and functions
- Work alongside data architects to map data dependencies and support alignment of data architecture - including Finance-wide data vision, governance, and platform direction - with business architecture objectives
- Engage technical partners to align investments to target state architecture, flagging material deviations as appropriate
- Contribute to business architecture principles supporting straight-through processing and the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of financial reporting
- Apply and promote Citi architecture principles, providing guidance to engineering teams on practical application
- Contribute to the Finance Tech Design Authority and support Permit to Design / Permit to Build governance processes
- Assist in identifying and evaluating opportunities to embed AI, ML, and GenAI within Finance processes, supporting appropriate governance frameworks
- Contribute to capability mapping, maturity assessments, and the centralised architecture knowledge repository
- Support continuous improvement of the business architecture discipline through adoption of best practices, tooling, and training
Working knowledge of FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, close), Treasury (cash, liquidity, FX, intercompany), and Management Reporting (aggregation, allocation, multi-dimensional reporting) processes and their data dependencies - Experience supporting Finance transformation programmes, with an understanding of how ERP migrations, ledger consolidations, and reporting modernisation impact architecture and downstream platforms
- Familiarity with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Financials), Performance Management tools (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, SAP BPC, Oracle EPM), and cube technologies (e.g., Essbase, TM1)
- Appreciation of data quality, reconciliation, and control challenges in large-scale Finance environments, and ability to engage Finance SMEs and technology teams on system and process change, Experience in an engineering and/or architecture capacity supporting Finance or related business functions
- Track record of contributing to cross-functional business process improvement and enterprise architecture change
- Comfortable in matrix environments; self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple workstreams
- Strong communication skills enabling effective engagement up to senior management level
- Methodical, detail-oriented, with familiarity with modern enterprise information architecture practices
- AI Domain Knowledge: Working understanding of AI/ML, GenAI, and agentic automation and their relevance to Finance use cases
- AI Personal Productivity: Ability to use AI tools effectively, including prompt engineering and critical evaluation of outputs
- Responsible AI Use: Awareness of data confidentiality and responsible use obligations in a regulated environment
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
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Finance Business Architect, Vice President in City of Westminster employer: Citigroup Inc.
Citi is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in the heart of London, where innovation meets compliance. As an AI-Driven Securities Finance Product Lead, you will have access to unparalleled growth opportunities, collaborating with top-tier professionals across various teams to shape the future of finance through cutting-edge AI solutions. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on delivering strategic value, Citi stands out as a rewarding place for those seeking meaningful contributions in a regulated environment.
