EMEA Business Execution Finance Desk - VP

Citi; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for a VP to join their EMEA Business Execution Finance Desk in London. This role focuses on supporting key business initiatives, managing complex projects, liaising across functions, and ensuring effective administration and compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial markets knowledge and project management skills, while fostering relationships within various support functions.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Demonstrated working knowledge of financial services industry with focus on Markets products.
• Strong Project Management and execution skills.
• Understanding of Markets regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support sales, traders, and structurers in business management tasks.
• Manage external audits and business continuity activities.
• Drive implementation of business-driven projects.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Markets Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Team / Role Overview

The successful candidate will work as part of the EMEA Markets Treasury Business Execution team supporting the Finance Desk. The role is based in London and is to support sales, traders and structurers. The main focus of the role will be to drive and support the delivery of key business initiatives and provide support for core business management tasks which can include leading global projects as required.

Team / Role Overview

The successful candidate will work as part of the EMEA Markets Treasury Business Execution team supporting the Finance Desk. The role is based in London and is to support sales, traders and structurers. The main focus of the role will be to drive and support the delivery of key business initiatives and provide support for core business management tasks which can include leading global projects as required.

The Business Manager role requires extensive liaison with multiple functions within the business and support functions at all levels, including Market Risk, Credit Risk, Finance, Operations and Technology, Risk & Controls and other Markets Businesses both in the region and globally.

Responsibilities include overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include managing external audits, business continuity activities and addressing regulatory issues. The Business Manager may coordinate and manage activities such as the tracking of business financials, employee headcount and other administrative ad hoc projects as requested.

What you'll be doing:

Business Administration

• Liaison with support functions building relationships with credit risk, market risk, operations, finance and technology to develop and deliver on business strategy.
• Create & Provide effective metrics to the sponsors and senior management team
• Other ad hoc administration tasks that support the activities of the business including PowerPoint presentations and excel analysis.
• Support and maintain the control framework for the wider business including but not limited to managing Internal Audits and Compliance Testing, MCA, Operational Loss analysis and investigation and driving delivery of corrective action plans.
• Define support level expectations across the front to back infrastructure and related support teams
  
  

Business Development & Project Management

• Ownership of business driven projects across functions, driving implementation and working closely with relevant seniors.
• Provide input into and drive technology change, process and control framework enhancements
  
  

Control Focus

• Ensure corrective actions plans are implemented with a goal of driving a robust, efficient and scalable business model
• Challenge inefficient and legacy processes to deliver best possible outcomes for stakeholders
  
  

Business Skills

• Demonstrate a knowledge of financial markets.
• Relay business knowledge, product knowledge, and requirements to business and internal support functions where required.
• Knowledge of global regulations impacting the business.
• Co-ordinate and participate actively in all relevant business initiatives as required.
• Work under pressure with problem solving skills and ability to work effectively as part of team and autonomously.
  
  

Communication Skills

• Foster excellent relationships between the businesses and various functional support functions.
• Communicate (written and oral) information within and between the businesses and support functions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build relationships, influence and collaborate across functions and at all levels
  
  

Technical Capabilities

• High level of computer literacy especially in the Microsoft Office product suite, preferably including the ability to code to basic macro level in excel and work proficiently in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  
  

Development Value:

• Successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn how the Rates business operates, including all products that we offer to clients, the internal procedures behind each product and the organizational structure.
• Have the opportunity to work in a demanding environment where employees are constantly challenged to excel and expand their skillset.
• Work and build relationships with a broad range of people inside the organization, including Desk Heads, Country Markets Heads, and Management, Global Functions Business Partners.
• Build effective prioritization skills as the job entails dealing with multiple conflicting priorities in a time pressured environment.
  
  

What we'll need from you:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of financial services industry with focus on Markets products (Fixed Income).
• Strong Project Management and execution skills
• Strong control mindset
• Understanding of Markets regulations and their impact on the business
  
  

Education:

• 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 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 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.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

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  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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