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Citi · 1 month ago

Product Control Lead Analyst, Vice President

Getzville New York United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$92K/yr - $138K/yr

6+ years exp

Citi is a global bank that provides financial services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions. The Lead Analyst will manage and control data flows within Finance applications, oversee financial transactions for regulatory reporting, and ensure the integrity of the bank's financial records.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and support the management and control of data flows to and within Finance applications, ensuring the integrity and completeness of financial data

Oversee the preparation and recording of financial transactions for legal entity and regulatory reporting purposes, including updating the general ledger and preparing consolidated financial statements

Manage specialized accounting functions, such as equity compensation, securitization, payroll, and investment accounting, with a focus on areas like Investment Securities, Bond, MBS - Mortgage Backed Securities, and UST - US Treasury Notes

Take responsibility for the accurate reporting of accounting Reconciliations on Citi reporting tools and review key controls across multiple processes

Provide daily P&L reporting, conduct E-recon activities, perform price/valuation verification, and execute impairment Analysis for Corporate Treasury's investment portfolio, including fixed-income securities, repos, and foreign currency denominated securities

Analyze trade information to ensure proper reporting of portfolio P&L and balance sheet, and accurately categorize product information for regulatory reporting, including 10Q and 10K filings

Contribute to directional strategy by providing expert advice on the application of financial concepts and procedures, anticipating business impact

Act as a technical expert, advising on significant business and product decisions and resolving complex issues that impact beyond the immediate area

Partner with key stakeholders, including legal entity managers, Country Controllers, Balance Sheet Control Group (BSCG), Global Process Leads (GPL), and Global Process Owners (GPO) across multiple locations, communicating progress and identifying/escalating potential issues

Ensure essential procedures are followed, contribute to defining accounting standards, and partner with audit teams to monitor controls and accuracy of Accounting

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, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency

Provide ad hoc data and Analysis requests from the Treasury business and senior management

Qualification

Accounting knowledgeFinancial reportingInvestment securitiesProduct Control functionsAnalytical skillsRisk managementMicrosoft OfficeValuation methodologiesConstructive debateCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

6-10 years of relevant experience

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Strong accounting knowledge with exposure to the record-to-report process

Experience with investment securities, including fixed income instruments such as U.S. Government bonds, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and U.S. Treasury notes; familiarity with concepts such as OCI (Other Comprehensive Income) is beneficial

Exposure to Product Control functions, product processors (e.g., GTPL), and valuation methodologies

Familiarity with Bloomberg or other market data services

Advanced desktop skills, including strong proficiency in Microsoft Office—particularly Excel—and the ability to quickly learn new systems

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively

Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and execute effective action plans

Ability to work independently with limited supervision, exercising sound judgment and autonomy

Experience managing or supervising small teams is a plus

Professional certifications or advanced credentials (e.g., CPA, CA, MBA) or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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