Director, Banking Strategy & Execution Lead

Citigroup Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Business Execution Lead to drive corporate strategy and oversee key performance analyses. You will coordinate with Banking sector heads, manage market targets, and guide cross-functional initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IB/strategy, strong analytical and Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to lead complex programs under pressure. This full-time role offers growth and visibility within Citi.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience within Investment Banking or similar industry in a client facing, strategy, business management or consulting role is required.
• Proven experience in driving strategic projects across a large matrixed organization.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, execution and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to independently own work and operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Consistently detail-oriented, goal-oriented and able to work in a team.
• Ability to conduct research/analysis, synthesize large sets of data and convey a clear story supported by findings; top consulting background a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise.
• Consistently develop and maintain effective work relationships, and work as a team.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• FINRA 79 & 63 series licenses preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Group Heads in setting and implementing strategy.
• Manage client target market and conduct market share analysis.
• Work with Banking management in driving strategic initiatives related to business growth, clients, and coordinate across product groups, geographical clusters, sectors, and functional partners to drive effective change.
• Operate business processes; oversee and prepare management analyses and reporting, including KPIs.
• Streamline processes, technology, and collaborate with functional partners to build consistent policies and procedures.
• Conduct in-depth research and perform deep dives on the business; develop a strong understanding of market dynamics, emerging trends, and industry implications.
• Numerous ad-hoc analyses and presentations for senior management, framing issues and synthesizing key findings of team analyses and recommendations.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, providing guidance and coaching, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, 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.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Research & analysis

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Citigroup Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Business Execution Lead to drive corporate strategy and oversee key performance analyses. You will coordinate with Banking sector heads, manage market targets, and guide cross-functional initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in IB/strategy, strong analytical and Excel/PowerPoint skills, and the ability to lead complex programs under pressure. This full-time role offers growth and visibility within Citi.