In-Business Risk 1LOD Lead Analyst - C13 - GETZVILLE

Citi • Getzville, NY

1d • $92,000 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The role is aligned to the In-Business Risk (IBR) unit within Markets, a trusted partner of the Trading Business, Market Risk and Finance. Working alongside a team of skilled professionals managing and controlling the Trading P&L on a daily basis. Our small, agile global team play a pivotable role in ensuring Markets management and regulators have an accurate and timely view of Trading P&L on T0. You will be partnering with trading desks on a daily basis in a fast-paced environment where timely and accurate decisions matter. Identifying material variances, agreeing with the traders and correcting P&L, where appropriate. Controlling the submission of trading P&L, ensuring compliance with policy and accurate vs the Finance T+1 P&L. The role also has a strong Product Management aspect, working alongside Trading and IBR partners to drive improvements in Risk and Finance, and support new business opportunities. Furthermore, this role is a vital component of a broader In-business risk function directly supporting Global Markets, one of the major businesses within the Citibank Group. The Global Markets In-business risk team is mandated to establish and maintain a robust First Line of Defense to financial risk management activities across Markets.

Requirements

• Relevant Markets experience within Business Management, Middle Office, Market Risk or Product Control.
• Must be flexible, dedicated and ability to work with complexity and at high intensity.
• 5+ years relevant work experience in Financial Services
• Strong experience (ideally 5+ years) in a relevant financial services role, such as: First Line Control (In-Business Risk), P&L Production, Middle Office, Product Control or Market Risk
• Demonstrable understanding of Trading strategies and how P&L is generated
• Detailed knowledge of at least one asset class, Equities, Commodities, FX, Rates, Treasury, Credit Products
• Proven experience in strategic design and project management implementation, with a track record of delivering complex solutions in a financial environment.
• MS Excel, MS Access, Python, SQL, Visual Basic or similar a plus
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Effective organizational influencing skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to dissect complex data, identify underlying issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of financial markets products, trading lifecycle, and the underlying business drivers impacting revenue and P&L.
• Ability to engage in productive discussions, challenge assumptions respectfully, and contribute to consensus-building among diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability in recognising critical issues, escalating them appropriately, and driving them to resolution.
• Proven experience in identifying, tracking, and resolving operational and control-related issues.
• Practical experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls and key risk indicators.
• Strong proficiency in identifying, assessing, and prioritising various types of financial and operational risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact, influence, and build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders across different functions (Trading Desks, Business Management, Finance, Operations, Technology).
• Capable of prioritising tasks and managing multiple responsibilities efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be articulate, persuasive, and able to convey complex information clearly.
• Experience working with large datasets and strong SQL skills are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, Python, Visual Basic or similar
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related quantitative field.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) or equivalent experience are highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• MS Excel, MS Access, Python, SQL, Visual Basic or similar a plus
• Data Proficiency: Experience working with large datasets and strong SQL skills are highly desirable.
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) or equivalent experience are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Markets P&L throughout the day
• Identify, confirm or resolve material P&L events across desks and Legal Entities
• Provide clear, concise and informed P&L commentary on T0 and T1
• Proactively identify potential risks related to T0 flash, P&L reporting, and PAA processes, including operational, data, and systemic issues.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of T0 flash, P&L reporting, and PAA against established Key Performance Metrics (KPMs) to assess risk exposure and control effectiveness.
• Perform comprehensive root cause analysis and identify thematic deficiencies that may exist across all Global Markets businesses.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop and build cross-markets remedial solutions, managing issues from identification through to resolution.
• Facilitate regulatory requests across T0 flash, P&L reporting and PAA from a 1st Line perspective, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Drive escalation management processes for significant risks or control failures, ensuring appropriate stakeholders are informed and actions are taken promptly.
• Collaborate with technology and business teams to design and implement robust risk controls and monitors within the revenue reporting ecosystem.
• Drive improvements in systemic T0 P&L accuracy and alignment with T1 Actual
• Support new business opportunities
• Collaborate across IBR, Market Risk and Finance in developing new processes and streamlining existing
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of existing controls and propose enhancements to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide ongoing specialist support to assigned businesses on revenue estimates reporting and governance expectations.
• Present key metrics, risk assessments, and thematic findings to senior business management and at cross-functional working groups (involving business, technology, and finance partners), engaging in constructive debate to drive optimal outcomes.
• Effectively articulate complex risk concepts and solutions to diverse audiences

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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