Strategy Lead Analyst - VP

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Planned time off (vacation)

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in New York is seeking a Strategy Lead Analyst to guide directional strategy, lead cross-functional projects, and influence senior stakeholders. This role demands strong analytical ability, financial modeling skills, and a proactive, autonomous work style in a high-stakes environment.

The position emphasizes building executive relationships, delivering complex solutions, and driving value beyond formal projects while maintaining compliance and robust risk awareness.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years experience in financial services.
• Strategy consulting experience.
• Outstanding analytical and quantitative capabilities; history of academic and professional excellence.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Leadership presence

Collaborative teamwork

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Other Duties

Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Contract & Compensation

Time Type: Full timeCiti 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.In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

Primary Location: New York New York United States

Salary Range: $142,320.00 - $213,480.00

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• disability insurance
• wellness programs
• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• paid holidays

Job Family

Job Family Group: Business Strategy, Management & Administration

Job Family: Strategy & Development

Posting

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Sep 25, 2026

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