Expense Management Analyst

Citi; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast is seeking an individual to join their Business Expense Transparency Team. This role involves managing and reporting transaction expenses, as well as working closely with trading desks and project teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in process improvement and strong data analysis skills, specifically with large datasets. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and generous benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretionary annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Experience with large data sets is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines is a must.
• Candidates currently studying for an accounting qualification are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transaction expenses are accurately allocated to trading desks.
• Manage booking of accruals based on trade data.
• Assist with month-end close process for Transaction Expenses.

Skills

Process improvement

Financial products

General accounting

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi’s Business Expense Transparency Team.

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

Citi’s Business Expense Transparency Team are responsible for reporting all Transactional and Market Data expenses booked for Citi. This includes reporting, analysis and transactional & market data expense optimisation for the Markets business.

What you’ll do

• Ensure transaction expenses are accurate and allocated to the correct trading desks and businesses
• Manage the booking of accruals (estimates) based on trade data to ensure current month expenses are accurately accounted for
• Manage the Balance Sheet monitoring and reporting process for the BET team
• Assist with the month end close process for Transaction Expenses to tight deadlines
• Trade Analytics & Trend Monitoring – work with trade analytics team to develop enhanced accuracy of expense reporting via integration of VarCiti platform into month end activities
• Attend and contribute to monthly review meetings with Trading Desks, Business Chief Accounting Officers, Financial Planning and Action. This includes discussing actual expense results vs plan and historic trend
• Participate in projects that target trading and post trade efficiencies
• Monitor and track developments in vendor landscape and changes to regulatory requirements that affect each business unit
• Develop cost benefit reports based on necessary analysis with data points that include trade volume, fee schedules, and vendor contracts
• 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Experience in process improvement, financial products, general accounting, and general ledger
• Experience with large data sets
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (v lookups, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• May also be suited to candidates currently studying for an accounting qualification e.g. CIMA/ACCA

What we can offer you

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 discretionary 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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