Strategy Lead Analyst - VP

Citigroup Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in New York seeks a Strategy Lead Analyst to guide directional strategy and manage strategic projects across their lifecycle. You will influence senior stakeholders and shape cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Required are 6–10 years in financial services, strategy consulting experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. A Bachelor’s degree is expected, with a Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in financial services.
• Strategy consulting experience.
• Ability to problem solve and exercise sound business judgment.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities; academic/professional excellence.
• Clear written and verbal communication; independent thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects across their lifecycle: identify problem, analyze causes, develop solutions, communicate results, obtain buy-in for change.
• Manage all aspects of client service, including planning and prioritizing projects.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with executives across the business.
• Identify opportunities to add value beyond formal projects.
• Contribute to team improvement and management; lead/coaching of junior staff.
• Solve complex, ambiguous problems with sound judgment and independent thinking.
• Prioritize effectively while managing conflicting priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Operate with limited supervision and autonomy.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and team members.
• Assess risk in business decisions, safeguarding Citi and assets.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial modeling

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Strategy Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Lead projects across their lifecycle: identifying and structuring the problem, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change.
• Manage all aspects of client service, including planning, prioritizing and organizing projects.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with executives across the business.
• Identify opportunities to add value beyond the scope of formal projects.
• Contribute to continuous team improvement and management, e.g., provide leadership in recruiting, coach junior staff, etc.
• Efficiently solve complex, ambiguous problems/situations.
• Ability to prioritize productively and reliably, while managing conflicting priorities.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years experience in financial services.
• Strategy consulting experience.
• Ability to problem solve, sound business judgment, and demonstrated result orientation.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative capabilities; history of academic and professional excellence and achievement.
• Creativity and independent thinking;
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Collaborative work style; effectively interacts with partners across organizational boundaries/hierarchies. Leadership presence; commands respect and will earn trust of senior leaders. Highly motivated and with enthusiasm for Financial Services industry and desire to know the business.
• Sound working knowledge of financial modeling and can analyze financial statements. Highly proficient in MS Powerpoint and Excel.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family:

Strategy & Development

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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 & 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

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Other Relevant Skills

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Sep 25, 2026

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