Strategy Lead Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global financial institution as a Strategy Lead Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic direction and driving impactful projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your financial services expertise and analytical skills in a collaborative environment. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to continuous improvement within the organization. With a hybrid working model and a focus on employee well-being, this role promises a rewarding career path where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Discretional annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in financial services.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative capabilities.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate sound business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across their lifecycle and analyze root causes.
• Manage client service and develop relationships with executives.
• Contribute to continuous team improvement and coach junior staff.

Skills

Financial Services Experience

Strategy Consulting

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Communication Skills

Collaborative Work Style

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

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.

Role Overview:

The Strategy Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead projects across their lifecycle: identifying and structuring the problem, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change.

• Manage all aspects of client service, including planning, prioritizing and organizing projects.

• Develop and strengthen relationships with executives across the business.

• Identify opportunities to add value beyond the scope of formal projects.

• Contribute to continuous team improvement and management, e.g., provide leadership in recruiting, coach junior staff, etc.

• Efficiently solve complex, ambiguous problems/situations.

• Multi-tasks productively and reliably, while managing conflicting priorities.

• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• 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:

• Several years experience in financial services.

• Strategy consulting experience.

• Ability to problem solve, sound business judgment, and demonstrated result orientation.

• Outstanding analytical and quantitative capabilities; history of academic and professional excellence and achievement.

• Creativity and independent thinking;

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

• Collaborative work style; effectively interacts with partners across organizational boundaries/hierarchies. Leadership presence; commands respect and will earn trust of senior leaders. Highly motivated and with enthusiasm for Financial Services industry and desire to master the business.

• Sound working knowledge of financial modeling and can analyze financial statements. Highly proficient in MS Powerpoint and Excel.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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 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:

Strategy & Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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