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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

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:

The Reconciliation and Proofing Senior Analyst is a forward-looking, seasoned professional who sits at the intersection of financial controls and intelligent technology. In this role, you will not only ensure the integrity and compliance of balance sheet exception reporting but also actively drive the modernization of our reconciliation ecosystem. You will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Automation Tools, and advanced analytics to automate manual workflows, predict exception trends, and build next-generation control frameworks.

What youll do:

• Balance Sheet Exception Reporting & Controls: Produce and maintain the Balance Sheet Exception Report (BSER) and associated management reporting. Execute critical controls to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
• Exception Management & Resolution: Monitor, investigate, and resolve reporting exceptions across the end-to-end process. Perform classification controls and validate results to maintain reporting integrity.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze exception trends, volumes, and root causes. Develop and distribute high-quality management reports and dashboards to provide senior leadership with clear visibility into exposures and performance metrics.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams across Operations, Finance, Risk, Technology, and Business units to resolve complex issues and implement robust process improvements.
• Risk & Control Governance: Identify control deficiencies, escalate gaps to senior management, and implement appropriate procedures to mitigate risks and control losses. Maintain comprehensive documentation supporting controls and operating procedures.
• Continuous Improvement & Change Initiatives: Act as an analytical and procedural expert on "change-the-bank" projects. Identify opportunities to reduce expenses, optimize workflows, and implement advanced techniques.
• Leadership & Coaching: Assume informal and formal leadership roles within the team, including coaching, training, and mentoring new recruits.

What well need from you:

• Advanced Analytics & Automation: Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, automation tools, and advanced analytics to improve reporting efficiency and support data-driven decisions.

• Experience: Extensive years of relevant experience in financial services, reconciliation, balance sheet proofing, or control operations.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of reconciliation workflows, financial products, and end-to-end operational control environments.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to filter, prioritize, and validate complex, dynamic data from multiple sources to solve proactive problems.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade, influence, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, guide team members, and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• Project & Change Management: Proven track record of contributing to change initiatives, process optimization, or control enhancement projects.

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Belfast, 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 such as: 

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

A discretional annual performance related bonus 

Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

Employee Assistance Program  

Pension Plan 

Paid Parental Leave 

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 

Access to an array of learning and development resources 

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. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Reconciliation and Proofing

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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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