Head of FP&A Model Development - C16

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi seeks a senior leader to head FP&A Model Development, guiding forecasting models for balance sheet and P&L across global portfolios. You will shape the long-term modeling strategy, work with senior stakeholders, and ensure regulatory governance and scalability.

Responsibilities include governance, lifecycle management with Model Risk, and driving innovation in forecasting methodologies. The role emphasizes leadership across a global team and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial services, risk management, or model development.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with senior leaders.
• Experience with AI/ML forecasting methodologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, enhancement, and governance of Balance Sheet and P&L forecasting models globally.
• Set the strategic roadmap for FP&A model development aligned with regulatory objectives.
• Partner with Model Risk Management for full model lifecycle and governance.
• Support scenario-based forecasting with robust econometric assumptions.
• Drive priorities with Finance, Risk, and business leaders and secure alignment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Credible Challenge

Data Analysis

Governance

Policy

Procedure

Risk Management

Education

Advanced degree (Ph.D. or Masters) in quantitative discipline

Job description

Head of FP&A Model Development (C16) leads the global FP&A Model Development organization, providing strategic direction for the design, development, implementation, and governance of forecasting models that support balance sheet, P&L, capital, and business planning activities. Reporting to Head of FP&A, this role leads teams of senior quantitative professionals through multiple layers of management and serves as a key member of the functional leadership team.

The role requires deep expertise in quantitative modeling, forecasting methodologies, and emerging AI/ML capabilities, combined with a strong understanding of financial services, business strategy, and regulatory expectations. As a senior leader, the individual is responsible for shaping the long-term modeling strategy, driving innovation and execution at scale, influencing senior stakeholders and regulators, and ensuring modeling capabilities effectively support critical business decisions and enterprise objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, enhancement, implementation, and ongoing governance of Balance Sheet and P&L forecasting models across Citi's global product portfolios.
• Establish and execute the strategic roadmap for FP&A model development, ensuring forecasting methodologies are robust, scalable, and aligned with business, financial, and regulatory objectives.
• Effectively partner with Model Risk Management to oversee the full model lifecycle, including model validation, performance monitoring, annual recalibration, redevelopment, and remediation activities to maintain model effectiveness and compliance with governance standards.
• Ensure forecasting models, risk analytics, and validation frameworks effectively support scenario-based forecasting, including the development and evaluation of econometric assumptions and economic indicators.
• Partner with senior Finance, Risk, and business leaders to drive model development priorities, provide insight into forecast outcomes, and secure stakeholder alignment on modeling approaches.
• Serve as the senior point of accountability for regulatory engagement related to forecasting models, including model documentation, governance reviews, examinations, and presentations to regulatory authorities.
• Define and drive the adoption of modeling standards, best practices, infrastructure requirements, and enabling technologies to strengthen forecasting capabilities and operational efficiency across the organization.
• Lead a global organization of quantitative modeling professionals through multiple layers of management, with responsibility for talent development, organizational design, succession planning, and team performance.
• Provide expert leadership through portfolio reviews, business assessments, peer reviews, and targeted remediation efforts, serving as a trusted advisor on forecasting and modeling matters across businesses and geographies.
• Continuously evaluate model performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and ensure timely resolution of model limitations, performance concerns, and governance issues.
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years experience
• Highly motivated with attention to detail, team oriented, organized
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior leaders
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with senior stakeholders
• Ability to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level using sound judgment and successful execution, understanding how to operate effectively across diverse businesses
• Experience with and previous exposure to internal or external control functions and regulators (incl. the US) Ability to challenge business management and escalating issues when appropriate
• Demonstrated track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities
• Comfort navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations comfortable acting as an agent for positive change with agility and flexibility
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.
• Advanced presentation and relationship management skills are essential Subject matter expertise in area of focus
• Experience developing, and managing developers of AI/ML forecasting methodologies

Education: Advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D. or Masters in quantitative discipline such as Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or an equivalent, with demonstrated experience and capabilities (such as published academic research) in advanced financial.

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

Model Development and Analytics

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$250,000.00 - $500,000.00

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 & amp; 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.

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Data Analysis, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

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