Treasury OM / AI Lead - Variance AnalysisTreasury is leading a Finance wide capability for an AI-augmented operational model and process for variance analysis; this role will lead that effort from an execution and domain expertise standpoint.
Day-to-day, the candidate will act as the business lead for the OM / AI capability build driving the variance analysis process - including a prototype to be leveraged across Finance. This includes defining use case requirements, validating outputs, and ensuring the resulting tooling is fit for finance-wide reuse. The output of this work will establish the reusable OM / AI pattern that subsequent Finance teams will adopt.
This role requires an understanding of OM and AI strategic direction of the Finance function, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in Liquidity Operations process. Excellent communication skills are required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Impact reflects strategic influence on the business and interaction with other functions and businesses.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of AI tooling in order to develop a Finance wide common capability for variance analysis, including daily and periodic identification, root-cause analysis, and escalation of material variances across product, entity, and currency dimensions.
- Partner within Treasury, across Finance, and with Technology to identify consistent attribution of variance drivers - including intra-day movements, and operational breaks.
- Produce and present executive-level commentary and analysis to senior management on progress
- Drive the operating model process including escalation paths and documentation
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience within financial services; specifically, within Liquidity Management, Operations and Reporting
- Prior involvement in data, technology, or operational model transformation programs - ideally including AI, automation, or analytics-led change.
- Established influencing/leadership skills with the ability to mediate discussions and draw consensus
- Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to rapidly assimilate complex information across
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across businesses and functions to deliver results
- Ability to prioritize and ability to work under pressure
Education
- Bachelor's degree required / MBA degree preferred
This role is a project based role and is expected to last 24 months.
Job Family Group: Finance
Job Family:Liquidity Management
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:New York New York United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$170,000.00 - $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills Business Acumen, Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Escalation Management, Financial Modeling, Liquidity Management, Management Reporting, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Process Execution, Stakeholder Management.
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:Oct 01, 2026
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