officer - Strategy intermediate analyst (rohq - finance & risk shared services)Citigroup

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients' best interests. As a financial institution that touches every region of the world and every sector that shapes your daily life, our Enterprise Operations & Technology (EO&T) teams are charged with a mission that rivals any large tech company. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do. We keep the bank safe and provide the technical tools our workers need to be successful. We design our digital architecture and ensure our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. Our operations teams manage risk, resources, and program management. We focus on enterprise resiliency and business continuity. We develop, coordinate, and execute strategic operational plans. Essentially, Enterprise Operations & Technology re-engineers client and partner processes to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and controlled services.
Within EO&T Citi Shared Services (CSS) is a vital partner to the Corporate Finance and Human Resources organizations. We ensure financial and human resources operations and processes throughout the entire employment life cycle are carried out through the performance of world-class, scalable operations. We also deliver excellence in mission-critical, global products and local services for 84 countries. Furthermore, we manage the governance of the Citi Solutions Center Network, which serves 98,000 employees, supporting Citi's businesses and operational units. Our diverse profile of products and services touches every Citi employee.
Our strategic priorities, which include enhancing our safety and soundness standards, elevating both leadership and manager capabilities, as well as designing innovative solutions to eliminate pain points, enable us to continually raise the bar. We are implementing cutting-edge digital tools, exploring dynamic reporting capabilities and self-service platforms, and adopting forward compatible behaviors, all while modeling a customer-centric mindset. 90% of the CSS family calls one of our strategic hubs (Budapest, Costa Rica, Manila, Mumbai, and Tampa) home. Each hub offers a unique energy and a myriad of development and engagement opportunities, but the common attribute that cuts across them all is a strong sense of community. We are long-standing champions of diversity, which is consistently reflected in our decisions and actions. Our employees value meritocracy, demonstrate passion for growth and development, and model dignity and respect for all.
Within CSS Finance and Risk Shared Services (FRSS) is an integral business partner of Finance and Business organizations and manages diverse processes ranging from accounting, reconciliations, closing, reporting, complex analytical reviews and tax compliance within Citi's financial books and records. Our strategic priorities of managing risk, delivering world-class performance, and growing talent enable us to continuously improve and stay agile in an ever-changing world. While some might view Citi as primarily a financial institution, our FRSS teams rival most tech peers due to our role in enabling Finance and Business Transformation across the organization. We strive to embed a metrics-driven culture that values innovation, automation, and end-to-end process excellence. Over 95% of the FRSS workforce is based in four strategic hubs: Costa Rica, Manila, Mumbai and Tampa, and we also have a presence in other parts of Europe and North America. Our commitment to diversity ensures our workforce represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to be part of our team. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with diverse backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We'll enable growth and progress together.
The Strategy Intermediate Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.
Responsibilities:
Headcount Control Management and Reporting
Provide weekly variance analysis on HC movement, requisition control, generation of monthly HC reports
Analyze MTD & YTD movements in both costs and headcount and business reasons, provide analytical insights into issues and concerns, escalate issues and propose management actions to mitigate risks
Analysis of monthly actuals against budget
Identifying primary drivers for cost movements and variances observed, and ensuring recovery and costs are close to budgeted numbers and plan
Management and governance of the Reengineering Book of Work
Monthly Business Re-engineering Review with FRSS Center Head and Reporting Operations Managers
Weekly Productivity status of Re-engineering BOW initiatives by providing timely information on Productivity Target vs. identified $ saves
Governance and validation of all Productivity Data before preparing month end reports for the Senior Leadership Team
Lead the Productivity target planning on the cost follows cost model for saves.
Support the CSS Common Capabilities Financials team in preparing Senior Leadership presentations for Plan, MYF and Outlook
Qualifications:
5 years of experience in a financial institution or shared services
Ability to synthesize large complex data, derive meaningful insights, and articulate a solution that meets senior requirements.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Strong analytical skills, self-motivated and drive towards new ideas and improvements.
Collaborative, works effectively with others and builds relationships to achieve common goals
Results-oriented, works towards agreed upon goals in a timely manner and sets priorities to constructively address needs of stakeholders and ensure timely delivery
Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication
Ability to interact with senior management
Pro-active self-starter with the ability to work independently and multi-task under tight deadlines
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group: Business Strategy, Management & Administration
Job Family: Strategy & Development
Time Type: Full time
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Citigroup

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time