Expense Management Analyst

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts

Access to learning resources

Job summary

Citi is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join their Business Expense Transparency Team in New York. In this role, you will manage Market Data expenses and collaborate with various teams to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Applicants should have a solid understanding of financial products, experience with data analysis, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is essential. The position offers a hybrid working model and numerous employee benefits including generous holidays and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience in process improvement, accounting, and balance sheet management.
• Ability to handle large data sets efficiently.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in Market Data expense reporting.
• Manage accruals based on trading data.
• Assist with month-end close processes.

Skills

Process improvement

Financial products knowledge

General accounting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi’s Business Expense Transparency Team.

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.

Team/Role Overview

Citi’s Business Expense Transparency Team are responsible for reporting all Transactional and Market Data expenses booked for Citi. This includes reporting, analysis and transactional & market data expense optimisation for the Markets business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Market Data expenses are accurate and allocated to the correct trading desks and businesses
• Manage the booking of accruals (estimates) based on trade data to ensure current month expenses are accurately accounted for
• Manage the Balance Sheet monitoring and reporting process for the BET team
• Assist with the month end close process for Transaction Expenses to tight deadlines
• Financial Trend Monitoring– work with team to track financial trends and build the commentary story for financials
• Attend and contribute to monthly review meetings with Trading Desks, Business Chief Accounting Officers, Financial Planning and Action. This includes discussing actual expense results vs plan and historic trend
• Participate in projects that drive process efficiencies & automation
• Monitor and track developments in vendor landscape and changes to regulatory requirements that affect each business unit
• Participate in the Budget and Forecast Market Data Process
• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Experience in process improvement, financial products, general accounting and balance sheet, and general ledger
• Experience with large data sets
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (v lookups, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• May also be suited to candidates currently studying for an accounting qualification e.g. CIMA/ACCA

Benefits

• 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

Job Details

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Type: Hybrid

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