QATV Overview
The Finance Quality Assurance, Testing, and Validation (QATV) team is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, reliability and control through testing Citi's regulatory and management reporting while providing an objective assessment of issue remediation. The team sits within the Finance organization and comprises nine teams with more than 250 colleagues across the globe.
QATV is the critical First Line Testing for key BCBS 239 reports and quality assurance and issue management across Finance. We will continue to enhance our methodology, deliver enterprise-wide frameworks, and drive controlled and consistent results with our partners.
This is an exciting time to join QATV with growth plans and business critical deliverables across all regions.
Role Description:
The Fin Solutions Lead Analyst is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions.
Responsibilities:
Contributes to the design, roll-out and governance of financial solutions, including:
Participates in formulating and setting strategic direction for the processes, organization, and architecture covering Finance across Citi businesses, products, functions and locations.
Assists in setting business and information architecture standards for Finance.
Plays a part in setting and operating necessary forums and frameworks to establish and govern policies for global Finance processes.
Participates in assessing and incorporating changing business, regulatory and market information needs into finance processes and applications
Integrates Finance expertise and Industry expertise within a defined area.
Advises on standards around which others will operate.
Leads execution of critical strategic initiatives from the team book of work (BOW).
Coordinates and contributes to the ideas of the entire function.
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, and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Leads process optimizations to streamline processes resulting in simplification, standardization, and gained efficiencies.
Drives implementation of automation solutions through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Qualifications:
6-10+ years of relevant experience within the financial services industry preferred
Recognized technical authority for an area within the business.
Experience leading process improvement initiatives resulting in operational efficiencies.
Requires communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others.
Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions and master new tasks quickly.
Models the Citi principles of taking ownership, deliver with pride, and succeed together.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills.
In depth knowledge of banking products / systems preferred.
CPA preferred.
Education:
Bachelor's degree, potentially Master's degree
Key Skills:
Understanding of financial reporting and testing requirements.
Stakeholder management, facilitation, and excellent communication.
Lean Six Sigma process improvement experience and knowledge of methodology
Ability to manage multiple priorities and build strong partnerships.
Must be a proactive, goal-oriented strategic thinker, nimble, comfortable in a dynamic environment, and ability to pivot quickly as priorities change.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and approach work methodically.
Experience in preparing and delivering senior executive-level presentations with excellence.
Data analysis, profiling, and reporting.
Quality assurance and risk management.
Governance and oversight.
Analytical skills for issue identification and resolution.
Must have strong knowledge and experience with SharePoint and Access DB.
Experience using JIRA, Confluence, PTS 2.0, Workflow, and emerging technologies.
Job Family Group:
Finance
Job Family:
Fin Solutions Dsgn & Implement
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
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.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Apr 22, 2025
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