Finance Sr Manager - Deposits

Citizens Bank

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative field
  • Progressive experience in banking finance or treasury operations
  • Deep knowledge of deposit products and pricing dynamics
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools like Alteryx or Power BI
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
  • Proven skill in influencing high-level stakeholders
  • Attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Lead deposit forecasting and planning, delivering accurate monthly insights
  • Drive contributions to strategic and multi-year planning with economic considerations
  • Support deposit pricing strategies and profitability optimization
  • Enhance analytics processes, from data collection to insights delivery
  • Act as a finance partner to Private Bank leadership, impacting growth decisions
  • Prepare executive-level reporting highlighting key risks and opportunities
  • Collaborate with Finance and Treasury teams to optimize balance sheet performance
  • Initiate data transformation projects to enhance forecasting accuracy

Benefits

  • Visibility to senior leadership and involvement in strategic decision-making
  • Opportunity to influence deposit growth strategies at a rapidly growing organization
  • Work in a hybrid schedule—4 days in-office and 1 day remote
  • Engagement with advanced tools and technologies for analytics and reporting
  • Potential for career growth within the finance and banking sector
Full Job Description
Job Description

Citizens is seeking a high-performing Finance Manager to join the CFO organization supporting the Private Bank, a rapidly growing and strategically important business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior business and finance leadership, driving deposit forecasting, pricing strategy, and performance analytics to support profitable growth and balance sheet optimization.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role offering significant visibility and influence, combining strategic planning, advanced analytics, and business partnership. The position plays a critical role in linking deposit performance to broader macroeconomic trends, interest rate dynamics, and enterprise balance sheet objectives, while owning analytics end-to-end-from data and methodology through insight generation and decision support.

What You'll Do
  • Lead deposit forecasting and planning, including balance, mix, and rate assumptions; deliver accurate monthly outlooks, variance analysis, and driver-based insights
  • Contribute to multi-year and strategic planning, incorporating macroeconomic factors, interest rate scenarios, and business growth objectives
  • Support and influence deposit pricing strategy, including rate recommendations, competitive analysis, and profitability optimization
  • Own and enhance end-to-end analytics, including data inputs, forecasting methodologies, model development, and insight delivery
  • Serve as a key finance partner and trusted advisor to Private Bank leadership, influencing decisions that impact deposit growth, pricing, and client economics
  • Deliver executive-ready reporting and insights, clearly articulating key drivers, risks, and opportunities, including materials supporting senior leadership discussions
  • Partner across Finance, Treasury, and business teams to optimize funding mix and balance sheet performance
  • Drive data and analytics transformation, including automation, tooling enhancements, and scalable reporting solutions to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency
  • Identify opportunities to modernize data infrastructure and processes, strengthening the foundation for forward-looking analytics and decision support
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and strategic support for initiatives impacting Private Bank performance and long-term profitability


What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Science/Engineering/Math with relevant experience in a Finance organization
  • Progressive experience in banking finance, treasury, or balance sheet management
  • Strong understanding of deposit products, pricing dynamics, and banking balance sheet drivers, including sensitivity to macroeconomic and rate environments
  • Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with data and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, executive-level insights that drive action
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively in a high-visibility environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and governance
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Private Bank, Wealth Management, or deposit-focused businesses
  • Familiarity with funds transfer pricing (FTP), interest rate sensitivity, and liquidity metrics
  • Experience building or enhancing forecasting models, data pipelines, or analytical tools
  • Exposure to scenario analysis or long-range financial planning


Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of growth and financial discipline, helping Citizens Private Bank scale responsibly while investing in people, technology, and client experience. It offers visibility to senior leadership, exposure to a complex and evolving business, and the opportunity to shape how a fast-growing Private Bank manages its balance sheet.

Hours & Work Schedule
  • Hours per Week: 40+
  • Work Schedule: M-Fri (4 days in office, 1 day remote)


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