The Business Associate is an intermediate level position responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include contribution to external audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Associate may assist in activities such as the tracking of business financials, managing employee headcount or coordination of other administrative needs. May work on ad hoc projects as requested.

Function Background/Context:

The role is part of the International European Business Execution team, dedicated to support the Europe Cluster COO and the Business Execution team
Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function
Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information.
Requires very good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Able to distil complex information into simplified messages. Strong ability to work on excel, PowerPoint and put together solid and high impact materials for management.
Strategic mindset. Understands the systems of the organization and where to get the required information. Partners with the central International team, other Business Execution Leads, Finance, ESPA, other functional teams as well as Coverage teams and products to gather the top of mind matters to use these in various materials for management.
Works independently and thinks ahead of the items and matters that will need attention. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required

Job Purpose and Main Responsibilities:

Support the Europe Business execution team with the strategy execution. This will entail coordinating the initiatives we have underway, driving the various meeting agendas and measurement of the various KPIs. High level of perfection and competency in ensuring the quality and timings of information is met
Work with the Europe management team to frame the key areas for growth and opportunities which would supplement the core strategy
Be very close to the macro environment and any geopolitical and strategic lens that would feed into the evolution of the business direction. Use these in co-ordination of materials and tying this back to the strategy
Support the Europe Business Execution team on assembling all the presentation materials for interval review as well as regulatory or external presentation. Partner with other BE in client and product organizations to draw in the themes needed
Support with the decks required for ECB and other regulators. This will require extensive coordination with countries, business and products
Aligned to the drivers and get into the micro details of the cluster which can entail understanding and articulations of financial metrics, operational costs, correlation of indices like VOC and VOE into the business performance etc.
Think broadly and deeply and be a key sounding board to the Europe Business Execution team of ways to improve processes within the cluster
Very good at PowerPoint and excel and be able to convert multiple information sources into well-presented and impactful slides having a key message
Be good at comparative analysis looking at trends, competitive benchmarks, external data sources, replicable ideas and content from other Citi branches. etc.
Support in keeping Europe Cluster Head scorecard in check and working to address any weaknesses in a timely manner

Qualifications and Competencies:

Required skills include project management, strategic analysis, solid quantitative aptitude, and the ability to effectively synthesize and communicate complex business issues through concise presentation skills
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Powerpoint and Excel expertise including demonstrated capabilities with pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, and formulas
Excellent people skills to oversee cross disciplinary work streams
Interest and experience in the financial services industry, in the areas of technology and data mining
Knowledge of Corporate Finance products
Banking, consulting or business management background preferred

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Execution & Administration

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Business Execution Associate (Assistant Vice President) – Europe International

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