Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Finance Team.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The Balance Sheet Management Lead Analyst will play a critical role in driving sophisticated balance sheet optimisation initiatives for a large banking institution. The successful candidate will contribute cutting-edge financial modelling and strategic insights while gaining unparalleled exposure to high-level decision-making and complex treasury management. In return, they will help shape the financial landscape of the institution, leveraging innovation to drive impactful change.

What you’ll do

The Balance Sheet Management team sits at the core of the institution’s treasury function, focusing on optimising the use of the bank’s financial resources while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborating across Risk, FP&A, and business units, the team drives the strategic allocation of capital, liquidity, and risk, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and profitability.

• Balance Sheet Optimisation: Develop and execute advanced financial models to optimise asset and liability management across legal entities, businesses, and products.
• Strategic Decision Support: Identify and implement effective strategies for managing the balance sheet under varying market and regulatory conditions.
• Data Integration: Ensure accurate and consistent data integration from internal sources to enhance model efficiency and scalability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Risk, FP&A, and business units to align balance sheet strategies with organisational objectives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all decisions and actions align with applicable laws, regulations, and risk frameworks.
• Model Development: Stay abreast of emerging financial modelling and optimisation techniques to continually enhance decision-making processes.
• Communication: Present complex modelling concepts and actionable insights to senior stakeholders, bridging technical and non-technical perspectives.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage and report control issues while maintaining transparency and safeguarding the firm’s reputation

What we’ll need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Operations Research, or a related field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• Experience in financial services or relevant roles, with strong exposure to treasury functions, liquidity management, and interest rate risk.
• Proficiency in Python programming, object-oriented design, and optimisation techniques (e.g., linear and stochastic programming).
• Ability to translate complex financial interactions into actionable models and insights.
• A deep curiosity to understand how banks fundamentally work, with the ability to independently research, analyse, and translate findings into mathematical representations. Candidates must be motivated to figure things out from first principles and develop innovative solutions without needing extensive guidance.
• Exceptional ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management principles.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, proactive, and self-motivated to thrive in dynamic environments.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic management of a global institution’s balance sheet while developing advanced technical, analytical, and leadership skills. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and have a passion for leveraging financial models to drive business value, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you

This role offers substantial opportunities for professional growth and development, including:

• Gaining deep expertise in balance sheet optimisation, treasury functions, and financial resource management.
• Acquiring advanced knowledge of financial modelling, optimisation techniques, and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams, enhancing communication and strategic influence skills.
• Building technical acumen in programming and optimisation, with hands-on experience in Python and large-scale modelling.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, risk frameworks, and decision-making processes within a global financial institution.

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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