Senior VP, Strategic Business Unit Leader

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is hiring a Senior Vice President - Business Unit Manager in New York, hybrid, to lead cross-functional teams for the USCC COO Business Execution unit. The role focuses on driving expenses and strategic initiatives, with oversight of P&L, headcount, and vendor management.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in financial services, strong communication, and experience in global environments. Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial services.
• Experience working in global and complex settings with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and technology, including Profit & Loss (P&L), accruals, client allocations, capitalization, recovery and fixed price contracts.
• Proven ability to work in a team of diverse skill sets and cultures.
• Proven ability to work in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Drive operational and reporting efficiency by partnering with internal teams to improve processes.
• Manage financial control by applying a comprehensive understanding of the department Profit & Loss (P&L), including managing direct expenses, accruals, allocations, and third-party spend to achieve operational efficiency and productivity commitments.
• Responsible for cross USCC strategic initiatives and critical investments, including technology investments, staffing, regulatory matters, and beyond.
• Execute vendor management activities, including ensuring legal requirements are met and coordinating contract negotiation and processing.
• Provide oversight of the Business-Critical Milestone Reporting process and other reporting processes to ensure quality, efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure headcount is accurate, real estate is inventoried and planned, and onboarding and termination of resources are managed.
• 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.

Skills

Financial services experience

P&L knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Citi is hiring a Senior Vice President - Business Unit Manager in New York, hybrid, to lead cross-functional teams for the USCC COO Business Execution unit. The role focuses on driving expenses and strategic initiatives, with oversight of P&L, headcount, and vendor management.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in financial services, strong communication, and experience in global environments. Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.