Finance Discovery Project Manager, Vice President

Citigroup Inc., City of Westminster

Finance Discovery Project Manager, Vice President

Salary Not Specified

Citigroup Inc., City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 5 days ago, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

  • Drive analysis across multiple workstreams to identify and align scope/design considerations (e.g., Data sourcing, financial processes, financial reporting, regulatory reporting).
  • Translate analysis into meaningful deliverables (e.g., current state assessment, fit-gap analysis, requirements, design decisions).
  • Lead workshops with Business and Technology stakeholders.
  • Draft requirements, and review with multiple stakeholders (e.g., Business and Finance Teams, Controllers, Technology).
  • Support project management activities such as planning, risk and issue resolution, dependency management.
  • Prepare materials for key stakeholders and senior leaders to ensure they are kept informed and have the right information to hand to make key decisions as required.
  • Build strong relationships with workstream leads, PMO team, and business stakeholders
  • 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.

    The Finance Discovery Project Manager, Vice President will be responsible for leading analysis across Discovery workstreams to identify, challenge and analyse key scope considerations for the programme. This will include both performing analysis, as well as providing support and direction to other BAs across the programme. The role will also help manage the plan, dependencies, and deliverables. The candidate should have experience working across complex projects with multiple stakeholders and be comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Ideal candidate would have experience in a Controller, Reporting, Finance Transformation or technology role at Citi or a similar institution. And experience working on change programmes such as platform implementation, Business As Usual enhancement and automation initiatives. The ideal candidate would also be highly motivated, team oriented, and a proactive problem solver. They will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and communicate complex information in a clear, concise manner to various levels of stakeholders including both end users and senior/executive leadership. They must feel comfortable navigating complex and ever-changing environments and be flexible with using both their Business Analyst and Project Management skillset.,
  • Relevant work experience with global corporations and financial services experience gained in Banking or in an associated consulting role.
  • Strong written/verbal communications skills; must be concise, articulate, and persuasive with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions and the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders.
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating to deliver change in fast-paced project environments.
  • Ability to develop and manage stakeholder relationships at all levels in an organisation.
  • Problem solving and creative thinking, with a strong attention to detail.
  • Growth mindset, seeking and implementing feedback and maintaining flexibility to pivot and course correct as needed.
  • A self-starter, able to operate independently.
  • Experience with SaaS enabled ERP transformations (Oracle, SAP, Workday) or regulatory reporting would be a plus.
  • Microsoft Excel proficient, able to analyse big data sets.
  • Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Project Management qualifications desired.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Management, Engineering, or related field.

    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.

    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 discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 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.

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