Proof & Reconciliation | Intermediate Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Belfast is seeking a candidate for a role focused on ensuring balance sheet completeness and integrity. Responsibilities include managing reconciliations and exceptions, and collaborating with technology teams. Required qualifications include 3-5 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience.
• Good understanding of reconciliations between ledger and bank accounts.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize key issues.
• Ability to communicate with Tech teams for enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and profile balance sheet out‑of‑balance breaks.
• Update incorrect or incomplete mappings in ARA.
• Validate ledger reconciliation and mapping details.
• Manage exceptions for missing bank accounts.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Team/Role Overview

Account Reference Architecture (ARA) is a Completeness Control framework for all SMB Balance Sheet and Enterprise Bank Cash accounts globally. The platform and associated team provide and maintain a control for end-to-end completeness and integrity between all Citi ledger accounts, their respective cash bank accounts and associated reconciliations. ARA is part of the Global Reconciliations Utility (GRU) organization. The function ensures that all ledger accounts are appropriately mapped to the associated bank accounts and reconciled in an automated recon platform, all Citi owned cash bank accounts are appropriately reported in Citi’s balance sheet and ledger and reconciled, any bank accounts that bypass appropriate account management and maintenance procedure are captured and established in the respective golden source repository, and any discrepancies in data quality are remediated via the ARA Balance Validation process or exceptions generated through comparison to respective golden source repositories.

As part of the Recon Transformation program ARA has expanded its scope and controls. The successful candidate will support the underlying project team with analysis, requirements gathering, design and process flows, and partner with Technology through implementation. They will help integrate new processes into the expanded ARA framework, establish governance, and evolve the target operating model to sustain ARA as the Balance Sheet Completeness Control for Citi.

What you'll do

• Investigate and profile balance sheet out‑of‑balance breaks highlighted in ARA Balance Validation into clear categories for appropriate risk identification.
• Update any incorrect or incomplete mappings in ARA to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Validate ledger reconciliation and mapping details and update ARA accordingly.
• Investigate bank/statement accounts to validate reconciliation and balance sheet reflection; work with Operations and account owners to confirm treatment.
• Manage exceptions associated with Citi’s bank accounts missing from Abacus, Citi’s golden source repository.
• Establish a remediation process and steps for any out of balance cases.
• Apply knowledge of reconciliations and balance sheet substantiation to suggest resolution steps where applicable.
• Escalate control gaps and issues appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Apply creative thinking, subject matter expertise and problem‑solution skills to remediate discrepancies by working individually, with the team or by partnering with other teams.
• Understand how areas collectively integrate within ARA and coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships and collaborate closely with key partners and stakeholders, such as Bank Network Management, Global Reconciliation Utility, Finance, Balance Sheet Substantiation, and Operations/Business teams.
• Prepare and maintain regular comprehensive reporting to management around progress, concerns and risks.
• View ARA and Balance Validation from a bigger picture perspective, come up with enhancements and fixes to continuously improve completeness, accuracy and limit manual intervention.
• Provide value‑added perspective or advice that contributes to the development of new techniques and change‑the‑bank initiatives.
• Work with Technology teams to ensure any enhancements are tested and released into production accordingly.
• Acknowledge Citi’s principles and values of organizational culture and apply them in everyday work activities.
• 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 need from you

• 3–5 years experience.
• Good understanding of reconciliations between ledger and bank accounts.
• Good understanding of balance sheet substantiation processes.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills beneficial.
• Ability to consistently work to a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to recognize key issues, implications and patterns.
• Ability to work and communicate with the Tech teams for any enhancements and monitoring to completion.
• Self‑motivated with strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrates proactive mindset, creative thinking with big‑picture in mind.
• Teamwork, “one‑goal”, collaborative work skills.
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent.

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 Belfast you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary, and enjoy a 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.

CLOSING DATE: 12 JULY 2025

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