Markets Controller Senior Group Manager - Director

Citi • Getzville, NY

1d • $170,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Markets Controller Sr Group Manager is a C15 level leadership role as Markets Segment Reporting Lead as a Senior manager as part of the US Broker Dealer Organization within Markets Controllers. The Markets business accounts for over 95% of the US Broker Dealer balance sheet and therefore there is strong overlap and a need for collaboration across these teams, which over time yield significant benefits over time in terms of strengthened controls, and standardization of processes. The role requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of the processes and controls across financial reporting and Regulatory reporting covering the Markets business and the US Broker dealer legal entities as well as practical experience of managing multiple business and legal entity close cycles. In-depth knowledge of the Markets business and products and strong Industry knowledge of products/services and reporting is necessary to provide assurance over the business, legal entity financial statements and regulatory reporting. In-depth understanding of how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function. A good understanding of the industry, direct competitors' products and services, is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. Determines approach to implementing functional strategy. The role involves key stakeholder engagement covering the Markets business. Excellent communication skills are required to influence a wide range of senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred and managerial experience

Nice To Haves

• Accounting Processes and Financial Controls
• Assessment
• Constructive Debate
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Management Reporting
• Policy and Regulation
• Portfolio Analysis
• Product Knowledge
• Risk Management

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Earnings, Supplement, 10K/Q for Markets, and US Broker Dealers.
• Responsible also for the standalone financial statements for the broker dealer Legal entities.
• Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly revenues and expense reporting for Markets.
• Manage daily balance sheet reporting and governance for Markets.
• Own the monthly and quarterly close governance process for Markets.
• Recommends objectives, policies, and plans for this area with the most senior executives of the company.
• Support the management and control of data flows to and within Finance applications to ensure the integrity and completeness of data.
• This includes preparing and recording financial transactions for legal vehicle and regulatory reporting purposes, updating the general ledger, and preparing consolidated financial statements.
• 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, and escalating control issues with transparency.

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: Senior