Citigroup Inc
Financial Solutions Architecture & Transformation Analyst - Vice President
Citigroup Inc, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
The Fin Solutions 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. The applicant will support firmwide risk reporting efforts mostly focused on the measurement and management of interest rate risk on Citis proprietary forecasting platform, RUBY. The analyst will serve as a recognized technical and operational authority for the business on all aspects of the monthly rate risk production process. Strong subject matter familiarity with Interest Rate risk topics is required. This includes discounted cashflow analysis, EVE, EVS, IRE, market interest rate indexes and shocking methodologies thereof. Additional subject matter familiarity with general financial planning and risk concepts is also desired in the following fields: transfer pricing, balance sheet management, intercompany transactions, and overall financial planning paradigms. Much of this work will require a high level of comfort with data analysis in SQL and eventually, Python based tools. The candidate should have developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince subject matter experts or risk managers. This includes those who do not have the same level of technical, operational, or platform insight. The analyst will be expected to work with technology partners to drive the reduction of manual operational processes, find efficiencies and scope for automation, as well as establish rigorous controls where needed. The analyst will provide advice and counsel related to the technology and operations of the business as part of ongoing development priorities and as Citi continues to develop its forecasting architecture. Responsibilities
Assists in the monthly Interest Rate Risk production cycle Works to closely coordinate activities across workstreams on the RUBY platform including Interest Rate Risk, Stress Testing, and Financial Planning Provides SMEs with a trusted operational resource to investigate potential issues and test upcoming developments; uses data analysis and critical thinking to investigate problems, propose root causes, and work with technology partners to implement a solution Works closely with technology partners to scope, resource, and develop new platform functionalities and refine existing calculation methodologies Creates and maintains documented processes and procedure for purposes of user training and auditability of monthly processes Becomes a trusted resource for Treasury and Risk partners to liaise with on critical regulatory deliverables Ability to deliver multiple, high priority deliverables and work closely with a variety of highly time sensitive consumers Works to develop, train, and motivate junior staff Qualifications
6-10 years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry preferred In depth knowledge of banking products / systems preferred Strong knowledge of interest risk related concepts such as duration, convexity, IRE, EVE, and discounted cash flow valuation Strong knowledge of market interest rate indexes and impact to banking balance sheet High degree of comfort with data analysis tasks using SQL database tools Developed communication skills; ability to present complex fact patterns to seniors using clear and concise language Developed understanding of balance sheet management and financial planning essentials: intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, equity credits, financial forecasting Basic familiarity with econometric modeling Basic familiarity with Python or other programming languages desired Familiarity with QRM highly desired Education
Bachelors degree, potentially Masters degree Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citis EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Fin Solutions 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. The applicant will support firmwide risk reporting efforts mostly focused on the measurement and management of interest rate risk on Citis proprietary forecasting platform, RUBY. The analyst will serve as a recognized technical and operational authority for the business on all aspects of the monthly rate risk production process. Strong subject matter familiarity with Interest Rate risk topics is required. This includes discounted cashflow analysis, EVE, EVS, IRE, market interest rate indexes and shocking methodologies thereof. Additional subject matter familiarity with general financial planning and risk concepts is also desired in the following fields: transfer pricing, balance sheet management, intercompany transactions, and overall financial planning paradigms. Much of this work will require a high level of comfort with data analysis in SQL and eventually, Python based tools. The candidate should have developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince subject matter experts or risk managers. This includes those who do not have the same level of technical, operational, or platform insight. The analyst will be expected to work with technology partners to drive the reduction of manual operational processes, find efficiencies and scope for automation, as well as establish rigorous controls where needed. The analyst will provide advice and counsel related to the technology and operations of the business as part of ongoing development priorities and as Citi continues to develop its forecasting architecture. Responsibilities
Assists in the monthly Interest Rate Risk production cycle Works to closely coordinate activities across workstreams on the RUBY platform including Interest Rate Risk, Stress Testing, and Financial Planning Provides SMEs with a trusted operational resource to investigate potential issues and test upcoming developments; uses data analysis and critical thinking to investigate problems, propose root causes, and work with technology partners to implement a solution Works closely with technology partners to scope, resource, and develop new platform functionalities and refine existing calculation methodologies Creates and maintains documented processes and procedure for purposes of user training and auditability of monthly processes Becomes a trusted resource for Treasury and Risk partners to liaise with on critical regulatory deliverables Ability to deliver multiple, high priority deliverables and work closely with a variety of highly time sensitive consumers Works to develop, train, and motivate junior staff Qualifications
6-10 years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry preferred In depth knowledge of banking products / systems preferred Strong knowledge of interest risk related concepts such as duration, convexity, IRE, EVE, and discounted cash flow valuation Strong knowledge of market interest rate indexes and impact to banking balance sheet High degree of comfort with data analysis tasks using SQL database tools Developed communication skills; ability to present complex fact patterns to seniors using clear and concise language Developed understanding of balance sheet management and financial planning essentials: intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, equity credits, financial forecasting Basic familiarity with econometric modeling Basic familiarity with Python or other programming languages desired Familiarity with QRM highly desired Education
Bachelors degree, potentially Masters degree Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citis EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster. #J-18808-Ljbffr