Investment Banking Junior Controller

ACCA Careers; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is hiring for an Investment Banking Junior Controller in Warsaw. The role supports data integrity, general ledger reconciliation, and IB P&L and Balance Sheet reporting while collaborating across Trading Desk, Deal Teams, and Risk Management to ensure accurate financial records.

The position requires 1–2 years in finance and a Bachelor's degree, with strong Excel skills; Tableau/KNIME are a plus. Hybrid work up to 2 days home per week and a competitive base salary are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Tableau and KNIME would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end Banking Controllers processes, including daily P&L and Balance Sheet preparation across key business segments: Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Help identify and elevate issues promptly, focusing on recurring items to drive process enhancements.
• Participate in standardization efforts and work on strategic and ad-hoc projects to improve Citi's Banking Control systems and processes.
• Bring a collaborative & proactive attitude to work effectively with colleagues for outstanding results.
• Assist in solving issues and provide support for broader business challenges.
• Conduct analyses using data tools and apply best practices to routine tasks.
• Help assess and address risks in business decisions, upholding the firm's values and reputation through responsible conduct and transparency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Tableau

KNIME

Excel

Job description

Join our expanding Citi Finance Team and start your career in a supportive and friendly environment! We are a people-oriented organization that appreciates and encourages personal and professional growth.

Banking Controllers is the largest department in Finance, primarily responsible for controlling daily profit and loss reporting, balance sheet management, and expense tracking across our business. Banking covers Investment Banking (Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, and Mergers & Acquisitions) and Corporate Lending products that support Corporate and Commercial Banking clients. You'll have the opportunity to work closely across functions on a daily basis (Trading Desk, Deal Teams, Business Management, Risk Management, Operations, and other areas of Finance) and gain a solid understanding of the products offered, along with their market risks and accounting complexities.

The Investment Banking Junior Controller will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the bank's financial records. The main goal of this role is to support data integrity, assist with general ledger reconciliation, and contribute to Investment Banking P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end Banking Controllers processes, including daily P&L and Balance Sheet preparation across key business segments: Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, and Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Help identify and elevate issues promptly, focusing on recurring items to drive process enhancements.
• Participate in standardization efforts and work on strategic and ad-hoc projects to improve Citi's Banking Control systems and processes.
• Bring a collaborative & proactive attitude to work effectively with colleagues for outstanding results.
• Benefit from your attention to detail and organized working style in contributing to team success.
• Assist in solving issues and provide support for broader business challenges.
• Conduct analyses using data tools and apply best practices to routine tasks.
• Help assess and address risks in business decisions, upholding the firm's values and reputation through responsible conduct and transparency.

Required Qualifications & Background

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Tableau and KNIME would be an advantage. (Training will be provided for additional in-house and industry-standard systems).
• Interest in investment banking products and industry trends.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across different departments.

Benefits

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, 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:

• Private Medical Care Program
• Life Insurance Program
• Pension Plan contribution (PPE Program)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Sport Card
• Holidays Allowance
• Sport and team recreation activities
• Special offers and discounts for employees
• Access to an array of learning and development resources
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiatives

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.

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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