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Strategy Lead Analyst - CAO Office

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Citi

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in financial services, project management, consulting, and strong analytical skills. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities are essential.
  • You will analyze business strategies, lead projects, synthesize executive-level insights, deliver competitive intelligence, and support organizational improvements while ensuring compliance and risk management.

Requirements

  • Strong level of experience in Financial Services.
  • Project planning and management experience.
  • Prior Consulting experience.
  • Understands financial services businesses and operating model.
  • Proven strategic thinking and analytic skills coupled with financial acumen. Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, prioritize business goals and drive results with a high sense of urgency.
  • Able to translate data and metrics from across different constituencies in order to create clear and concise executive presentation materials. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Able to create support across a wide range of stakeholders through well-developed interpersonal and influencing capabilities.
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communications skills. Able to work through a large, complex matrix organization; demonstrates a flexible approach and resilience to setbacks.
  • Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries; willing to break down business and/or functional silos to optimize results.
  • Franchise player; broad, critical thinker, self-motivated; comfortable working with ambiguity.
  • Organizationally savvy; understands systems, management processes, knows where to go for information and how to interpret. Pragmatic problem solver, forward thinker with independence of thought.
  • Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree.

Responsibilities

  • Work within the strategy function, supporting the development and implementation of strategies to grow the business and the legal entity. Analyze and assess implications for the business, and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess new opportunities, investments, and partnership projects.
  • Support in the development of CEP’s Strategic Plan and Planning process.
  • Lead projects across their lifecycle; identifying and structuring the problem, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change.
  • Lead initiatives that are cross governance, efficiency, controls and compliance.
  • Synthesize information into executive ready views for senior executives including; Executive Management Meetings, Board of Director updates, Strategy documents.
  • Deliver regular global and country level competitive intelligence analysis.
  • Follow emerging industry trends and potential disrupters to segments and strategy.
  • Deliver specific ad-hoc analysis and tactical support in preparation for business and management meetings.
  • Demonstrate a significant grasp of the organization, the business, and the markets to deliver crisp and succinct executive-level responses.
  • Grasp key priorities and complex issues quickly for the larger organization and create clear written presentations/communications.
  • Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
  • Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
  • Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
  • Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
  • Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
  • Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
  • 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.

FAQs

What type of experience is required for the Strategy Lead Analyst position?

Strong level of experience in Financial Services, project planning and management experience, and prior consulting experience are required.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Strategy Lead Analyst?

The primary responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of strategies, leading projects across their lifecycle, delivering competitive intelligence analysis, and synthesizing information for senior executives, among other tasks.

Is a specific educational background required for this role?

Yes, a Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience is required, and a Master's degree is potentially beneficial.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include proven strategic thinking, analytic skills, financial acumen, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and interpersonal and influencing capabilities.

How will the Strategy Lead Analyst interact with senior leadership?

The role provides significant exposure to senior leadership through the preparation of executive presentations and participation in executive management meetings.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, this position is a high-profile role within the organization and is likely to open up further career advancement opportunities within Citi.

Is teamwork emphasized in the Strategy Lead Analyst position?

Yes, promoting a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries is a key aspect of this role.

What types of analyses will the Strategy Lead Analyst be responsible for?

The role includes conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, delivering competitive intelligence analysis, and performing ad-hoc analyses to support business meetings.

Will I have to manage any compliance-related activities in this role?

Yes, the Strategy Lead Analyst is expected to lead initiatives related to compliance, controls, and governance.

What is the work environment like for this role?

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work through ambiguity.

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Citi

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

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Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation headquartered in New York City. Citi's operation is to provide financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets.

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