The A/L Optimization Specialist is a seasoned professional role.
Is the steward of the returns of the Liquidity Management Services portfolio, providing oversight and evaluating ways to increase the returns for the onshore and offshore assets of businesses and institutions, including deposit level aligned with the franchise needs, pricing, risk and distribution.
Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.
**Responsibilities**:
- Strategic and Day-to-Day Balance Sheet and Product Management responsibility for Deposits and Investments and P&L
- Conduct thorough analysis to evaluate portfolio profitability, kicking off initiatives to improve returns
- Drive innovation - translate market requirements into business requirements, gather and evaluate market intelligence, identifying opportunities or risk in the performance of LMS Portfolios
- Design, communicate and deliver performance improvement strategies in LMS portfolios and co-ordinate with Segments, Market Management and Product Management teams commercialize the products ensuring consistency and approach
- Provide pricing analysis and challenge quotes proposals ensuring the best outcome for Citi and its Customers
- Participate in discussions with Corporate Treasury, Finance and Segment/Sales to ensure alignment of portfolio strategy (inc. Balances / Investments, Hedges, Transfer pricing, Liquidity Metrics, etc.)
- Work with regional / local product teams to fill product gaps in order to expand and enhance the existing product set
- Ensure that all legal, compliance, and regulatory issues are fully addressed
- Build productive relationships with internal partners including sales, legal, compliance, technology and operations
**Qualifications**:
- 5-8 years of experience in Financial Services, Treasury Management, Product Management
- Proven experience in analytical thinking, crunching numbers and exhaustive P&L delivery execution
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills. Able to synthetize financial information, generate insights and communicate them in an effective / executive way
- Self starter with desire to understand root causes and drive change
- Demonstrated success in contributing within a team environment
- Outstanding management and interpersonal relations skills
**Additional Skills**:
- Strong PC and data manipulation skills required (e.g. MS Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, etc.). Preferred emphasis on MS Excel and MicroStrategy
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making, with the ability to exercise sound, timely and independent judgment
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Works well independently and under pressure; willing to take personal responsibility and accountability.
- Ability to synthesize ideas/data into a visual, easy-to-understand message for different audiences.
- Attention to detail
**Education**:
- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
- **Job Family Group**:
Product Management and Development
- **Job Family**:
Asset/Liability Optimization
- **Time Type**:
Full time
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