Strategy Senior Analyst - AVP

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in New York is seeking a Strategy Senior Analyst to join the Strategy & Development team. The role combines deep analytical work with leadership on cross-functional initiatives affecting multiple businesses and assets.

You will build financial models, assess strategic options, and present findings to senior leadership and Citi Board. Strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in strategy, finance, or investment roles.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting and valuation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven problem-solving capabilities and project management.
• Ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership on strategic issues across portfolios.
• Lead projects through issue framing, root-cause analysis, solution design and buy-in.
• Identify growth or optimization opportunities for businesses and assets.
• Conduct deep dives on businesses to reassess strategies and opportunities.
• Work with businesses to implement improvement strategies and coordinate execution.
• Manage client-facing project planning, prioritization and delivery.
• Develop relationships with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Develop presentations for senior management and Citi Board, summarizing findings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Strategy Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and address high impact strategic issues within portfolio of businesses and assets. Work in close partnership with business heads and senior leadership to identify opportunities and issues of strategic importance, develop transformational strategies to achieve the business mandate, drive change by partnering with business leadership with clear accountability, and provide clarity in complex problems and facilitate decision-making.
• Lead projects across their lifecycle: identifying and structuring the problem, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and getting buy-in for change.
• Identify opportunities for growth or optimization of businesses, including operational management, capital allocation, profitability enhancement, etc.
• Perform deep dives on specific businesses to re-asses strategies and opportunities
• Work with businesses in the execution of improvement strategies, coordinating and taking active part in the implementation process.
• Manage all aspects of client service, including planning, prioritizing and organizing projects.
• Develop relationships with executives in business units, support functions and senior leadership.
• Carry out business valuations to assess potential acquisition targets to support Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) decisions.
• Develop intensive financial modeling of new initiatives for business turn-around, working closely with Finance and M&A teams.
• Conduct in-depth research to support business strategies and identify trends across key business drivers.
• Develop presentations for senior management and Citigroup Board of Directors, synthesizing key findings of team analyses and recommendations.
• Raise and present key findings to team leaders.
• Develop key consulting and analytical skills working for a team of alumni of top bracket consulting and banking firms.
• Exposure to Citi senior management.
• Gain deep understanding of both global businesses around Citi.
• Develop working relationships with a variety of Citi’s departments and business units.
• Exposure to a variety of topics in a fast-paced environment with challenging, multi-faceted assignments.
• 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

• 5-8 years experience
• Solid understanding of strategic financial planning.
• History of academic and professional excellence and achievement.
• Maintains quantitative analytical skills.
• Excellent problem solving abilities.
• Knowledge of operational/financial modeling (forecasting, valuation) and ability to analyze financial statements.
• Ability to build presentations that convey a clear story supported by data findings.
• High degree of flexibility and productivity; initiative and creativity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Highly motivated and self-driven, ability to multi-task productively, and result orientation.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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

$109,120.00 - $163,680.00

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

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sep 25, 2026

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