Senior Vice President - Business Execution Lead - Banking Sectors

Citi • New York, NY

2d • $176,720 - $265,080

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 integrated Banking strategy, manages common capabilities, and drives cross-business initiatives to improve simplification, efficiency, and productivity.

The Business Execution Lead (BEL) is a global senior management position within BBE, providing support for strategic initiatives and overseeing 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 partners with global group heads and Banking management to set and implement strategy, coordinate initiatives across products, geographies, sectors, and functional partners, operate business processes, and prepare management analyses and reporting. It also conducts research and analysis on business and market developments, supports senior-management decision-making, develops team capability, and helps ensure risk and control responsibilities are met.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience within Investment Banking or a similar industry in a client-facing, strategy, business management, or consulting role.
• Proven experience successfully driving strategic projects 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 in a team.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis, synthesize large data sets, and communicate a clear, evidence-supported story.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships and work as part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Group Heads in setting and implementing 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, geographical 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, and collaborate with functional partners to build consistent policies and procedures.
• Conduct in-depth research and business deep dives; develop an understanding of market dynamics, emerging trends, and industry implications.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentations for senior management, framing issues and synthesizing 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, clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating, managing, and reporting 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