Director - Business Execution Lead - Banking Sectors

Citi • Houston, TX

2d • $170,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Citi’s Banking franchise includes the Investment Bank, Corporate Bank, and Commercial Bank. The Banking Business Execution (BBE) team develops and executes the integrated Banking strategy, manages common capabilities, and drives cross-business initiatives to simplify operations, improve efficiency, and increase productivity.

The Business Execution Lead (BEL) is a global senior management role supporting strategic initiatives and essential business execution functions. The role works directly with Banking Sector group heads to coordinate and manage business performance and productivity tracking, revenue and expense management, client administration, other administrative needs, and ad hoc projects. The position also supports strategy development and implementation, business analysis and reporting, process improvements, and collaboration across product groups, geographic clusters, sectors, and functional partners.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Investment Banking or a similar industry in a client-facing, strategy, business management, or consulting role.
• Proven experience driving strategic projects successfully across a large matrixed organization.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, execution, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to independently own work and operate with limited direct supervision.
• Detail-oriented and goal-oriented, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis, synthesize large datasets, and convey a clear, evidence-supported narrative.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships and collaborate as part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; the education section specifies a bachelor’s degree, university degree, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Top consulting background.
• MBA or equivalent; a master’s degree is preferred.
• FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Group Heads to set and implement strategy.
• Manage client target markets and conduct market-share analysis.
• Work with Banking management to drive strategic initiatives related to business growth and clients, coordinating across product groups, geographic clusters, sectors, and functional partners to drive effective change.
• Operate business processes and oversee and prepare management analyses and reporting, including KPIs.
• Streamline processes and technology, collaborating with functional partners to build consistent policies and procedures.
• Conduct in-depth business research and analysis, developing an understanding of market dynamics, emerging trends, and industry implications.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for senior management, framing issues and synthesizing key findings and recommendations.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by providing guidance and coaching and promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Assess risk in business decisions, safeguard the firm, its clients, and assets, drive compliance with applicable laws and policies, apply sound ethical judgment, and escalate, manage, and report control issues transparently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior