Full-Time

Strategy Lead Analyst

VP

Deadline 9/25/26
Citi

Citi

10,001+ employees

Global financial services including banking, investment

Compensation Overview

$142.3k - $213.5k/yr

+ Incentive awards + Retention awards

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

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Requirements
  • 6-10 years of experience in financial services.
  • Strategy consulting experience.
  • Ability to solve problems, exercise sound business judgment, and demonstrate results orientation.
  • Outstanding analytical and quantitative capabilities, with a history of academic and professional excellence and achievement.
  • Creativity and independent thinking.
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
  • A collaborative work style and ability to interact effectively with partners across organizational boundaries and hierarchies.
  • Leadership presence, ability to command respect, and ability to earn the trust of senior leaders.
  • Strong motivation and enthusiasm for the financial services industry, with a desire to understand the business.
  • Sound working knowledge of financial modeling and ability to analyze financial statements.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Bachelor's or university degree, or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
  • Lead projects across their lifecycle by identifying and structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change.
  • Manage all aspects of client service, including planning, prioritizing, and organizing projects.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with executives across the business.
  • Identify opportunities to add value beyond the scope of formal projects.
  • Contribute to continuous team improvement and management, including providing leadership in recruiting and coaching junior staff.
  • Solve complex and ambiguous problems or situations efficiently.
  • Prioritize productively and reliably while managing conflicting priorities.
  • Perform other duties and functions as assigned.
  • Operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
  • Exercise independent judgment and autonomy.
  • Act as a subject matter expert to senior stakeholders and other team members.
  • Assess risk appropriately when business decisions are made, considering the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients, and its assets; drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; adhere to policy; apply sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, and business practices; and escalate, manage, and report control issues transparently.
Desired Qualifications
  • Potentially a Master's degree.

Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1812

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue rose 14% to $24.8 billion, showing broad business momentum.
  • Assets under custody and administration reached $35 trillion, up 22% year over year.
  • Citi won $250 million from FundPark, expanding trade-finance and SME financing capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Britain fined Citi £4.7 million on September 2, 2026 for Russia sanctions failures.
  • Citi cut about 1,000 jobs in January 2026 and plans more March layoffs.
  • China brokerage approval in September 2026 still leaves Citi exposed to CSRC rejection and delays.

What makes Citi unique

  • Citi's Services franchise hit $6.4 billion in Q2 2026, led by TTS and Securities Services.
  • Citi processed live tokenized-dollar transfers with DBS and SWIFT in minutes.
  • Citi is launching Custody+ and Japan blockchain payments, extending global transaction-banking reach.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

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