Overview
The Fund Accounting Transformation Lead accomplishes results through the management of professional team(s) and department(s). Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Contributes to standards around which others will operate. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Requires basic commercial awareness. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise. Involved in short-term planning resource planning. Full management responsibility of a team, which may include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations and may include budget approval.
What Youll Do
- Responsible for the day to day management of executing to milestones and budget on one or more projects.
- Assess creation and ensure sign-off of project plan, charter, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central project issue log.
- Work with Project Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business goals and confirm project plans meet business needs as described in the project initiation documents.
- Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand project schedule and key milestones.
- Ensure all areas of the project are appropriately staffed and monitor project commitment from those assigning resources.
- Escalate project risks to the Project Director, or Project Sponsor, when appropriate.
- Ensure vendor performance is monitored and actions taken if performance warrants.
- Provides in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
- Directly affects the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
- Persuades and influences others through developed communication and diplomacy skills with colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.
- Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes recommendations for pay increases, promotions, terminations, and other personnel actions.
- 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
What Well Need From You
- Relevant experience
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
- Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred
What We Can Offer You
By joining Citi Edinburgh, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.
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.
Job Details
- Job Family Group: Operations - Core
- Job Family: Operations Project Management
- Time Type: Full time
Equal employment opportunity statements and accessibility information are provided as part of Citi’s policies.
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