Strategy Senior Analyst - AVP

Citi • New York, NY

1d • $109,120 - $163,680

About The Position

The Strategy Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional who applies in-depth disciplinary and industry knowledge to improve processes and workflows and contribute to the development of new techniques. The role evaluates moderately complex, variable issues with potentially substantial impact, using analytical judgment to weigh alternatives and balance competing considerations. It requires strong communication and diplomacy skills, and regularly involves formal or informal team leadership, coaching and training new recruits, and influencing decisions through advice and counsel. The performance of the individual directly affects the work and performance of teams in the area.

The role advises senior leadership on high-impact strategic issues across a portfolio of businesses and assets. In partnership with business heads and senior leaders, the analyst identifies strategic opportunities and issues, develops transformational strategies, helps drive change, and brings clarity to complex problems to facilitate decisions. The analyst leads projects from problem definition and root-cause analysis through solution development, communication of results, and securing support for change.

The position also identifies opportunities for business growth and optimization, conducts business deep dives and research, and works with businesses to implement improvement strategies. It includes client-service and project management, developing executive relationships, conducting valuations and financial modeling to support M&A and business-turnaround decisions, and preparing presentations for senior management and Citi’s Board of Directors. The role operates with limited direct supervision and exercises independent judgment while appropriately managing risk and complying with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience.
• Solid understanding of strategic financial planning.
• History of academic and professional excellence and achievement.
• Quantitative analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of operational and financial modeling, including forecasting and valuation, and the ability to analyze financial statements.
• Ability to build presentations that convey a clear story supported by data findings.
• High degree of flexibility and productivity, with initiative and creativity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Highly motivated and self-driven, with the ability to multitask productively and maintain a results orientation.
• Bachelor’s or university degree, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior leadership on high-impact strategic issues across a portfolio of businesses and assets.
• Partner with business heads and senior leadership to identify strategic opportunities and issues, develop transformational strategies, drive change, and facilitate decision-making.
• Lead projects throughout their lifecycle, including structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating results, and securing buy-in for change.
• Identify opportunities to grow or optimize businesses, including through operational management, capital allocation, and profitability enhancement.
• Conduct deep dives into specific businesses to reassess strategies and opportunities.
• Work with businesses to execute improvement strategies and take an active role in implementation.
• Manage client service and project planning, prioritization, and organization.
• Develop relationships with executives in business units, support functions, and senior leadership.
• Conduct business valuations to assess potential acquisition targets and support M&A decisions.
• Develop financial models for new business-turnaround initiatives in partnership with Finance and M&A teams.
• Conduct in-depth research to support business strategies and identify trends in key business drivers.
• Prepare presentations for senior management and Citi’s Board of Directors that synthesize analysis and recommendations.
• Present key findings to team leaders.
• Coach and train new recruits and act as a subject-matter expert to senior stakeholders or other team members.
• Assess risk in business decisions, support compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policy, exercise sound ethical judgment, and transparently escalate, manage, and report control issues.
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including planned vacation, unplanned 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