Senior Business Associate, Business Execution, Vice President

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? 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.

Team/Role Overview

Citi Markets, Business Execution / Chief of Staff Office is a dedicated team responsible for driving business execution working closely with the Markets Head, Chief Operating Officer and other Markets leaders. The role requires significant interaction across the entire Markets business and with our functional partners including Finance, Risk, Technology, Human Resources.

Responsibilities of the team include:

• Business planning: Supporting business reviews, earnings presentation, annual planning, goal setting, etc.
• Strategy: Developing business growth plans over short- to medium-term and managing strategic risk.
• Expense management: Enabling Markets to meet target through managing delivery of initiatives such as location strategy, third-party management, etc.
• Human Capital: Ensuring Markets has the talent and culture to succeed.
• Communication: Supporting internal communications, such as Townhalls and Markets-wide memos.

What you’ll do

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join the team, offering a unique opportunity to gain exposure and rapidly develop through working on initiatives across Markets. Activities include but are not limited to:

• Data analysis & synthesis: Perform comprehensive analysis and synthesis of data and information. This involves extracting key insights, identifying trends, and drawing clear, concise conclusions.
• Presentation development: Create/update high-quality, senior management-ready presentation materials based on provided inputs and strategic storylines. This responsibility includes ensuring meticulous accuracy, clarity, and visual appeal.
• Process coordination: Facilitate and drive processes where input is required from other teams. This involves requesting for information/input, diligent follow-up, and critically evaluating incoming data and contributions to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ad-hoc support: Provide flexible and responsive support on various ad-hoc tasks, presentations, documentation and administrative assistance as required by the team and senior leadership.

What we’ll need from you

• Demonstrable experience in a relevant financial services environment, ideally gained in a top tier consulting supporting financial institution clients on strategic, operational or regulatory engagements.
• Proven ability to remain agile and adaptable in high-pressure environments, including managing shifting priorities, tight deadlines and complex stakeholder expectations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of producing accurate, high-quality deliverables.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite; particularly Excel (data manipulation), PowerPoint (storyboarding and executive ready materials).
• Highly collaborative and effective at building an internal network, with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong academic background with a degree from a leading university, demonstrating intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and commitment to continuous learning.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi London, 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 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 energised 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.