Program Officer - Economic Opportunity Grants

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

The Citi Foundation in Charlotte, NC seeks a Program Officer to support the grantmaking portfolio, review proposals, monitor investments, and collaborate with community organizations to promote economic progress for low-income communities across the United States.

This role emphasizes program design, data analysis, and cross‑functional coordination with internal teams to advance Citi’s 'more than philanthropy' approach and deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• Professional Experience Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in corporate philanthropy, community development, or complex partnership development.
• Demonstrated grant-making experience in one or more of the Citi Foundation’s economic opportunity focus areas (e.g., affordable housing, small business development, financial health, or youth economic opportunity).
• Knowledge of corporate foundation operations and non-profit/foundation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals and move requests through the approval process in accordance with Citi Foundation policies, procedures, and quality and timeliness goals
• Manage and monitor individual grant investments and conduct periodic portfolio evaluations
• Provide project management support and partner with Foundation team members to identify and implement program and process improvements
• Support Foundation’s grant and data analysis efforts for internal and/or external reporting
• Coordinate relationship management activities with internal stakeholders including Community Relations, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, Government Affairs and various business units to implement Citi’s “more than philanthropy” approach to community impact
• Represent the Citi Foundation at internal/external events, community meetings, and conferences
• Provide subject matter expertise that aligns with Citi Foundation’s economic opportunity focus areas, including but not limited to, affordable housing, small business development, financial health and youth economic opportunity.
• Convene thought leaders and key stakeholders, such as grantees, funders, researchers, to develop opportunities for innovation and collaboration that promote the Foundation’s knowledge building agenda
• Stay abreast of relevant research, trends and policy issues and develop ongoing relationships with key stakeholders in the field

Job description

The Citi Foundation in Charlotte, NC seeks a Program Officer to support the grantmaking portfolio, review proposals, monitor investments, and collaborate with community organizations to promote economic progress for low-income communities across the United States.

This role emphasizes program design, data analysis, and cross‑functional coordination with internal teams to advance Citi’s 'more than philanthropy' approach and deliver measurable impact.