Core Operations Control Strategy Analyst (SVP/Hybrid)

Citi; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services corporation is seeking a Business Sr. Lead Analyst to provide strategic insights and drive operational efficiency across global teams. The role demands exceptional management and analytical skills, guiding data-driven decisions to impact senior management effectively. The successful candidate will collaborate with other business units and take ownership of significant business outcomes while fostering strong communication and strategic partnerships.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in global and complex settings.
• Prior work experience in analytics or strategy consulting.
• Ability to work in a team of diverse skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead activities to support global organization.
• Summarize data for critical information to executives.
• Analyze data and evaluate sources for strategic initiatives.

Skills

General management skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Diplomacy skills

Presentation skills

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The Business Sr. Lead Analyst (aks: Core Ops Control Strategy Analyst) is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. 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. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.

Responsibilities:

• The position requires a candidate with general management skills, leadership abilities and administrative experience, who can manage and lead a variety of activities geared at helping manage a global organization with resources and providing data & analytics solutions to all regions and lines of businesses. This includes building ties with other business teams.
• The Business Sr. Lead Analyst will ensure that data is summarized from across the business to provide critical information to executive team
• Partner directly with various players across decision management groups, analyze data and evaluate multiple sources to develop recommendations on high-priority strategic initiatives, including the annual strategic plan
• Formulate and shepherd cross-franchise initiatives and programs from conception to completion
• Help to manage executable strategies, partnering across the organization
• Establish best practices and principles for the decision management organization globally
• Financial control - In conjunction with the team - understands the complexities of the department Profit and Loss (P&L); appropriate accruals, client allocations in order to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
• Program/Project Management - Help provide oversight of the Business Critical Milestone Reporting process and various other executive / client / management reporting processes. Ensure quality, efficiency and accuracy throughout the reporting process.
• Communication - Work with the team and respective Decision Management leaders on the communication strategy (e.g. town halls, new hire events) for the department and facilitate the development of communication materials and presentations for senior management, including C-level management, the Board of Directors, Operating Committee and other key stakeholders as required
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in global and complex settings with multiple stake holders
• Prior work experience in area related to analytics and/or strategy consulting
• Ability to work in a team of diverse skill
• Advanced level PowerPoint skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree preferred - Master’s degree preferred

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

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Ofallon Missouri United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$145,840.00 - $218,760.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 20, 2025

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