Business Unit Manager in Belfast

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

The Senior Business Unit Group Manager is a senior-level position primarily responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business unit and the management of International Operations Business Execution and Enablement support for the Functions within CSS. This role is crucial for driving operational efficiency, functional governance oversight, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, and supporting the leadership team in achieving business objectives.

What you’ll do

• Team Leadership & Operational Management: Manage the International Business Execution team and CSS enablement org ensuring operational efficiency and functional governance oversight.
• Financial & Expense Management: Create methodologies, procedures, and governance for the Productivity Area to ensure expense targets are met by each business/function.
• Planning & Resource Management: Facilitate the adoption of workforce planning initiatives, developing direction and establishing plans to meet objectives and timelines.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Appropriately assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Act as a key liaison between senior management and Global Function partners including HR, Finance, Legal, and ICRM.
• Governance and PM: Coordinate activities across multiple areas within the business unit, including planning for business continuity, helping to establish action plans and assign owners to drive business priorities.
• Reporting & Administrative Support: Prepare governance packs and forum materials.

What we’ll need from you

• Extensive prior experience in financial services.
• Experience working in global and complex settings with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and technology, including Profit & Loss (P&L), accruals, client allocations, capitalization, recovery and fixed price contracts.
• Proven ability to work in a team of diverse skill sets and cultures.
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

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 Belfast, 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 discretional 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.