Equities Business Manager, Vice President at Citi

Job Description

Job Purpose:We are seeking an Equities Business Manager, VP to provide day-to-day support to the global Equity Business Execution lead (COO). The role will aid in the Supporting of the Global Head of Equities and the Exco in strategic and regulatory initiatives. It willwork with the Equity Strategy team in delivering high quality content, articulating the goals and strategic direction of the divisions performance. The role will involve interfacing with key senior stakeholders and internal clients across the organization.It will also involve preparing materials for the CEO, CFO and Global Head of Markets for regular updates on the business focus areas and key initiatives. The candidate will be expected to co-ordinate and attend regular meetings and reviews (MBRs, Finance, Expense, Supervisory and Control) presenting and reviewing key metrics with the management teams. The Candidate must be able to take a hands-on approach,working without close supervision, contribute to the wider Equity COO team and build strong working relationships with the COO team in EMEA, APAC and NAM. The candidate will be responsible for creation and the coordination for key presentations for the global Equity business. This requires the candidate to be highly analytical and be able to work under pressure to produce high quality presentations. The candidatewill need to be able to perform deep analysis on anything from financials, dissecting the latest regulatory requirements to strategic competitive analysis. The output needs to be of a very high standard as the materials will be used by senior Citi managementand external regulators therefore a high level of proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel is required. The role requires an experienced professional who is comfortable with interfacing with the front office and support areas to produce the necessary managementmaterials. Key Responsibilities:

• Production of Key Equity Presentations: Interface with all stakeholders in order to produce monthly business reviews, strategy packs, business updates and regulatory packs.
• Interface with senior COO, Finance and business heads: Direct liaison and support for the global Equity Execution Lead (COO).
• Reporting, Analysis and Strategy: Review of financials (revenues, costs, balance sheet, funding etc.) & associated expense management. Preparation of internal & external business review strategy and analysis.

Development Value:

• Develop a detailed understanding of the business, its products and processes and how it operates within a large organisation.
• Develop a strong network of contacts across Citigroup and build effective prioritisation skills as this role entails dealing with multiple conflicting priorities in a time pressure environment.
• Opportunity to work with senior stake holders across the organisation.
• Platform to develop strong technical as well as interpersonal and leadership skills.

Knowledge/Experience:

• An experienced person who has supported senior management in a similar capacity or function for a minimum of 2 years, required.
• Good knowledge of Markets processes and systems either from previous Business Management role or as part of one of the support functions, required.
• The role requires an experienced professional who is comfortable with interfacing with the front office and support areas to produce the necessary management materials.
• Ability to condense large data sets into digestible forms for senior stakeholders to review and understand quickly the direction of the business performance.
• Demonstrated ability to understand implications of complex regulations on the business operating model.
• A good understanding of financial information and a keen eye for detail in preparing financial data for management review.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present complex information simply and professionally.
• Excellent Excel skills capability with the ability to statistical analyse data. Must be professional in PowerPoint with ability to create professional presentations to the standard that would be expected by senior management and external regulators.
• Ability to quickly grasp and master new concepts / requirements and present these to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships across functional and geographical lines.
• Professional outlook with the ability to use initiative, manage deadlines, coordinate multiple tasks and work to deadlines and targets.
• Strong analytical / business evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong initiative and creativity - ability to facilitate discussion, present alternatives and constructive new ideas.
• Preferably Degree educated; however, exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

What we can offer you: At Citi, we stand firm in our commitment to our values, and we look for people who share those values with us. We believe in doing what is right - for our clients and our people. By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace, but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered tothrive. 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:Business Administration------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disabi