Treasury OM/AI Lead - Variance Analysis, Director

Citi • New York, NY

3d • $170,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Treasury is leading a Finance wide capability for an AI-augmented operational model and process for variance analysis; this role will lead that effort from an execution and domain expertise standpoint. Day-to-day, the candidate will act as the business lead for the OM / AI capability build driving the variance analysis process — including a prototype to be leveraged across Finance. This includes defining use case requirements, validating outputs, and ensuring the resulting tooling is fit for finance-wide reuse. The output of this work will establish the reusable OM / AI pattern that subsequent Finance teams will adopt. This role requires an understanding of OM and AI strategic direction of the Finance function, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in Liquidity Operations process. Excellent communication skills are required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Impact reflects strategic influence on the business and interaction with other functions and businesses. This role is a project based role and is expected to last 24 months.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience within financial services; specifically, within Liquidity Management, Operations and Reporting
• Prior involvement in data, technology, or operational model transformation programs — ideally including AI, automation, or analytics-led change.
• Established influencing/leadership skills with the ability to mediate discussions and draw consensus
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to rapidly assimilate complex information across
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across businesses and functions to deliver results
• Ability to prioritize and ability to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of AI tooling in order to develop a Finance wide common capability for variance analysis, including daily and periodic identification, root-cause analysis, and escalation of material variances across product, entity, and currency dimensions.
• Partner within Treasury, across Finance, and with Technology to identify consistent attribution of variance drivers — including intra-day movements, and operational breaks.
• Produce and present executive-level commentary and analysis to senior management on progress
• Drive the operating model process including escalation paths and documentation

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: Director