Product Control Lead Analyst

Product Control Lead Analyst

A challenging role within the EMEA Product Control team, primarily responsible for overseeing reporting and analyzing the daily P&L. Candidates will work closely with all other areas of the Finance department, liaising with the trading desk, risk management, operations, and middle office.

Responsibilities:

• Ultimately accountable for the control design of the team including timely completion and monitoring of control activities; ensuring compliance with Citi policies.
• Manage the scope of work that belong under the team's mandate and participate in process migrations as required
• Actively participate in hiring and all of those local initiatives that are intended to improve the hiring process
• Work closely and establish excellent business relationships with all areas of the Finance department, liaising with the Trading Desk, Risk Management, Operations, Middle Office and IT teams and most importantly you will be the key contact person for the London and New York based leadership team within your asset class
• Ensure that all deliverables are met, regulatory deadlines are kept and audit rating is satisfactory
• Escalate issues and concerns around processes and drive projects that resolve them and bring efficiency for the firm
• Support standardization efforts and projects to implement process improvement ideas

Ideal background:

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience
• A university or college degree in Finance/Accounting is an advantage but not a must as we are open to other majors
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Confident analytical and communication skills
• Controls focused mind-set
• Strong PC skills in Excel, Word. Training will be provided on other in house and industry standard systems used in this position.
• Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in financial products is an advantage.
• Good financial accounting skills
• A self-starter who proactively seeks to improve existing controls and streamline processes both from a tactical short term viewpoint, and also from a strategic long-term perspective, and implement these initiatives to completion
• Hands-on. Must have a good eye for detail, but also be able to communicate to seniors in a succinct/clear fashion

We are a development-focused organization. The above qualifications and skills are considered as primary assets for the position – but we do not pursue perfectionism: we look for capable colleagues and help them grow to excellence in their fields and positions.

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days per week working from home), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program
• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work-life balance
• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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 energized 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.