Senior Lead Business Analyst - Finance / Valuation Control

Senior Lead Business Analyst - Finance / Valuation Control
Post location: Warsaw, Prosta 36
Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a leading financial institution? Then bring your excellent skills and experience in designing and improving business processes 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:
We are seeking an outstanding candidate for a senior/lead position to join our Design & Execution Team within the Valuation Control Group (VCG) which is part of the Finance Controllers organization.
This role is critical and influential in helping shape and drive process and technology change as well as lead innovation across the group.
The VCG Design & Execution team is primarily responsible for defining and implementing the Firm's vision of a best in class Valuation Control function.
What you'll do:

Working alongside the broader VCG team to design and implement a Best In Class Finance function
Delivery of business requirement and user-acceptance testing for Valuation Control programs, in line with Citi documentation standards
Partnering with Technology to deliver the right infrastructure tools and solutions aligned to both the Valuation Control vision and best in class Finance direction
Appropriately assessing risks and issues related to the projects and ensuring timely and effective escalation
Stakeholder management covering global Valuation Control teams and leads, Technology partners and Internal Audit
Creating ideas and insight of how the Valuation Control process can be improved, simplified and operate more effectively
Support change management design, development, delivery and management of communications; Lead roll out changes with key stakeholders
Act as point of contact for leaders within Valuation Control, helping them fulfil the role of change sponsor
Create actionable deliverables and drive the agenda forward
Track and provide regular report updates; Define and measure success metrics and monitor change progress
Inspire colleagues to work collaboratively to support learning and achieve superior results; leverage diverse styles and backgrounds to expand thinking, speed learning and improve effectiveness.
Ownership of process and systems improvements, incorporating key control alignment

What we'll need from you:

At least 10 years of work experience preferred, although exceptional candidates who do not meet this criteria may be considered for the role
Experience in business analyst role for complex system implementation projects
Knowledge of the software development lifecycle
Finance and/or Product Control / Valuation Control experience is preferred
Familiarity with advanced data tools (e.g. Python, KNIME, etc) will be an advantage
Leadership skills / people management experience will be an advantage
Strong planning & organisational skills; advanced analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, ability to deal with a range of senior/junior staff across a number of disciplines
Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed information; Confident and able to achieve objectives via working with and influencing others
Must have resilience, tenacity and a desire & passion to succeed in a fast moving, dynamic and forward looking environment

Education:

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master's degree preferred

What we can offer you:
By joining Citi Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (2 days working at home per week), 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:

Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave); A supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave
Award-winning pension plan, multisport, holiday allowance
Private Medical Care Program, Group Life Insurance
Consideration for annual discretionary bonus
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; Mentoring Programs
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.
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