Business Executions Analyst (UAE Nationals Only) - DUBAI

Citi Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure (up to 2 days/wk

Health, wellness and savings benefits

Job summary

Citi Group UAE is seeking a senior professional to drive the UAE Services strategy and oversee financial analytics across product lines. You will work with Country Management to accelerate growth in cash management, payments and trade services, while supporting governance engagements and executive-level communications.

The role requires strong P&L acumen, advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, and fluent English. A hybrid work structure is offered with direct exposure to UAE leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant banking experience (transaction banking, cash management, trade services, or corporate banking).
• Sound understanding of P&L mechanics, balance sheet analysis, statistics, and variance modeling.
• Advanced PowerPoint presentation skills to synthesize complex data into executive decks.
• Strong MS Excel skills and ability to learn internal core banking and CRM platforms.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication; able to liaise with senior management.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Execute the UAE Services strategy established by Country Management to accelerate business momentum.
• Support growth initiatives across UAE cash management, payments, and trade lines.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on product-level P&L performance, revenue and expenses.
• Coordinate a robust sales pipeline with bankers, solution sales, and product partners.
• Prepare high-impact executive decks and briefing documents for governance meetings.
• Track and coordinate action items from engagements and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Banking experience

P&L analysis

PowerPoint

Excel (data modeling)

MS Word

CRM platforms

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Stats

Tools

Excel

MS Word

CRM platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

• A. UAE Services Strategy & Commercial Growth
  • Strategy Execution: Execute the comprehensive UAE Services strategy established by Country Management to accelerate business momentum across the franchise.
  • Franchise Expansion: Support growth initiatives across revenue, transaction volume, and balance sheet/asset dimensions across all UAE cash management, payments, and trade lines.
• B. Product P&L, Financial Analytics & Performance Tracking
  • P&L Management & Measurement: Monitor, analyze, and report on product-level P&L performance, revenue streams, and expense drivers across all UAE Services offerings.
  • Variance & Trend Analysis: Extract and evaluate financial and balance sheet data from Citi internal systems; compare actual performance against plan and prior periods, pinpointing drivers, growth trends, and outliers.
  • Financial Forecasting: Partner with finance and business managers to assist in quarterly forecasting, annual budget formulation, and productivity reviews.
• C. Country Governance, Regulatory Affairs & Infrastructure
  • Governance Engagement: Assist the UAE Services Head with relevant data in UAE country governance matters, supporting Services representation on various Country Governance Committees.
• D. Sales Pipeline & Commercial Enablement
  • Pipeline Coordination: Coordinate a robust sales pipeline by liaising with coverage bankers, solution sales, and product partners across the UAE.
  • Performance Metrics: Track won/lost deals, deal conversion cycles, and client calling intensity to identify growth bottlenecks and support revenue target achievement.
• E. Executive Presentations, Senior Visits & Action Tracking
  • Executive Decks: Prepare high-impact PowerPoint presentations and briefing documents for Country Governance Committee meetings, regulatory engagements, and business reviews.
  • Senior Leadership Visits: Coordinate, develop, and synthesize briefing packs and strategic overviews for visiting regional and global executive leaders.
  • Action Follow-Through: Rigorously track and coordinate action items stemming from client engagements, country committee reviews, and regulatory meetings to ensure timely resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant banking experience (preferably in transaction banking, cash management, trade services, or corporate banking)
• Sound understanding of P&L mechanics, balance sheet analysis, statistical analysis, and variance modeling
• Advanced PowerPoint presentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex commercial, regulatory, and financial data into clean, executive-ready decks
• Strong hands-on proficiency in MS Excel (advanced formulas, data modeling) and MS Word; aptitude for quickly learning internal core banking and CRM platforms
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills; confident in liaising with cross-functional internal stakeholders and senior management
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail; able to work independently, manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables, and drive tasks to completion

Education

Bachelor's/University degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.

What We Offer

• Direct Country Franchise Exposure: High-visibility role with direct access to UAE Services leadership and country governance bodies.
• Workplace Flexibility: Business casual environment with a hybrid work structure (up to 2 days/week working from home).
• Competitive Package: Annually reviewed base salary alongside a comprehensive suite of health, wellness, and savings benefits for you and your family.

Job Family Group: Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family: Business Management

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.