The Prod Ctrl Analyst I is an entry level position responsible for contributing to efforts that ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the bank’s books and records in coordination with the Finance team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the control and support of data integrity and general ledger reconciliation, profit attribution and new activity analysis, valuation control and product P&L and balance sheet reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze information and make recommendations based on data
• Select the best pre-defined procedure to resolve issues and seek guidance when necessary
• Escalate anomalies and issues in an efficient and timely manner
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• Previous relevant experience preferred
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

About Product Control:

Product Control is the largest department in Finance primarily responsible for controlling daily profit and loss reporting, price verification and trading activity for the Institutional Clients Group. We work closely across functions on a daily basis (including the Trading desks, Business, Risk Management, Operations, and other areas of Finance) and develop a deep understanding of the products traded, along with the associated market risks and accounting complexities.

Job Description:

The Product Control Analyst I is an entry level position responsible for contributing to efforts that ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of the bank’s books and records. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the control and support of data integrity and general ledger reconciliation as well as product P&L and balance sheet reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of regular Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss reports
• Month-end reconciliation of the reported numbers for Loans
• Work closely with all areas of the Finance department, liaising with the Business, Risk Management, Operations and IT teams
• Documentation of the reporting and control processes.
• Participation in the system infrastructure and reporting process enhancement projects
• Support standardization efforts and also work on ad-hoc projects to implement process improvement ideas
• Develop an enquiring and questioning mind-set

We offer:

• Work in a challenging area of the financial industry with one of the world's leading companies with exposure to variety of products, processes and controls
• Cooperation with a high quality, international, multicultural and global team
• Work in a friendly and diversified environment, appreciating differences in style and perspective and using them to add value to decisions leading to organisational success
• Management supporting balanced and agile work (flexible working hours, home office)
• Attractive benefits package (BenefitSystem, medical care, pension plan etc.)
• A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiatives

Requirements

• Financial/accounting knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Excel