Treasury OM / AI Senior Specialist – Variance Analysis , SVP
Citi · New York, United States · 2d ago
Treasury is leading a Finance wide capability for an AI-augmented operational model and process for variance analysis; this role will support the execution of that effort, providing key domain expertise and execution support.
Day-to-day, the candidate will act as a key business contributor for the OM / AI capability build, supporting the delivery of the variance analysis process — including a prototype to be leveraged across Finance. This includes assisting in the definition of use case requirements, validating outputs, and helping to ensure the resulting tooling is fit for finance-wide reuse. The output of this work will contribute to establishing 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 and collaboration skills are required in order to work effectively with internal stakeholders across various levels. Impact reflects professional influence on the business and close interaction with other functions and businesses.
Responsibilities
• Support the development and implementation of AI tooling to help establish 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.
• Collaborate within Treasury, across Finance, and with Technology to identify consistent attribution of variance drivers — including intra-day movements, and operational breaks.
• Assist in preparing and presenting executive-level commentary and analysis to senior management on progress.
• Contribute to the operating model process including supporting the documentation of escalation paths and process flows.
Qualifications
• 10+ 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.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to facilitate discussions and help build consensus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to rapidly assimilate complex information across.
• Proven ability to work effectively across businesses and functions to deliver results.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.
Education
• Bachelor's degree required / MBA degree preferred.
End date: 12/31/28 - This role is a project based role and is expected to last 24 months.
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Job Family Group:
Finance------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Liquidity Management------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
Getzville New York United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$125,200.00 - $187,800.00
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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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