Global Payments Business Execution Lead (UK/Europe), SVP

Citigroup Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Dublin is seeking a Payments Business Execution Lead to drive key initiatives within the Payments organization. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and leadership skills, with relevant experience in financial markets. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits, promoting an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive base salary

Range of well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial markets or business strategy.
• Exceptional analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on strategic priorities, drive business growth.
• Lead revenue and sales analytics for strategic insights.
• Manage communication and reporting for leadership forums.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Prioritization & Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint)

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Overview

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. 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.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965; it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.

Team/Role Overview

The Payments Business Execution Lead is a senior level role responsible for driving results through close partnership and collaboration within the Payments Business Execution Team and across the broader Payments organization. This team spearheads strategic initiatives across the Global Payments business, including driving revenue growth, managing expenses and headcount, monitoring business performance, providing insightful sales analytics and reports, collaborating with COO, Sales and Other Services business teams to implement Services/Citi-wide strategic initiatives, and developing and enhancing strategic frameworks.

Reporting to the Global Payments Business Execution Head, this role demands exceptional analytical, communication, and management skills, coupled with strong leadership abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless focus on execution. The Business Execution Lead will lead all Business Execution activities for the Payments UK/Europe cluster, supporting the Payments UK/Europe Head on a daily basis, as well as driving Payments Global strategic initiatives and projects. This role provides a comprehensive view of the Global Payments business and its strategic priorities, offering significant professional development opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate with business, function, and cluster heads to advance Payments-wide strategic priorities, including business performance management, client experience enhancements, headcount management, and expense management.
• Business Alignment & Collaboration: Partner with local and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overarching goals; lead key business forums in UK/Europe to drive business growth.
• Revenue & Analytics: Lead revenue and sales analytics, delivering strategic insights to drive revenue growth across product lines and customer segments, focusing on UK/Europe within the Global Payments Framework.
• Executive Communications & Reporting: Coordinate materials for leadership forums, including Business Reviews, Town Halls, reviews, presentations, and Citi earnings preparations; manage ad-hoc deliverables related to reviews, reporting, and initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Partner with stakeholders to establish and refine best practices, streamline processes, and drive efficiency gains.
• Project Management & Execution: Drive implementation of business-critical projects across functions in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Knowledge Sharing & Communication: Effectively communicate business and product knowledge and strategic requirements to business units and internal support functions.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Assess risk in decisions, prioritize the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets; ensure compliance with laws, rules, and internal policies.
• Regulatory Forums/Questionnaires: Prepare materials for UK/Europe regulatory meetings, exams, and related requests.

What we’ll need from you

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant experience in financial markets, business strategy and execution, or financial management. Experience with Banking businesses, particularly Treasury and Trade Solutions or Securities Services, is highly desirable.
• Language Skills: Fluent English required.
• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Prioritization & Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly across all levels.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Proficiency in processing large datasets and extracting actionable business insights.
• Strategic Thinking & Execution: Demonstrated strategic and project management capabilities with strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex situations and develop solutions independently.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint); experience with Tableau, SQL is preferred.
• Judgment & Accountability: Exercises sound judgment and discretion; demonstrates accountability for significant business results or authoritative advice regarding operations.

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days at home per week). You will also receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed) and a range of benefits that support well-being, living well and saving well.

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Additionally, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is inclusive and that everyone can bring their whole self to work. We want the best talent to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Additional

Job Family Group: Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family: Business Execution & Administration

Time Type: Full time

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