The Business Associate is an intermediate level position responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include contribution to external audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Associate may assist in activities such as the tracking of business financials, managing employee headcount or coordination of other administrative needs. May work on ad hoc projects as requested.**Responsibilities**:- Interface with centralized staffing office on contractor hiring requirements and partner with business managers to forecast monthly headcount- Consolidate bi-weekly Resource Justification submission requests for 'time and materials' and 'fixed price' resources globally- Interface with global Relationship Managers to ensure suppliers are consistent with resource and location strategy- Submit approval/disapproval of funds requests for budget reports and analyze monthly department reports to maintain expenditure controls- Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations- Complete compliance related activities and reporting- Assist with real estate analytics and reporting- Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation- Review data for accuracy and create required reporting to manage the data**Qualifications**:- 5-8 years of relevant experience- Advanced Excel expertise including demonstrated capabilities with pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, and formulas- Experience with databases and information management- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills**Education**:- Bachelor's Degree/University degree or equivalent experienceThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.Release Manager activities:Handle technology mandatory projects.Project reviews to determine actions that allow projects to finish on time and covering all the risks and issues.Decision Making regarding the technology projects the technology area is managing.Tracking and reporting KPIsDaily interaction with Application ManagersInteraction with Compliance and internal/external auditors**Required Skills**:Information AnalysisProcess analysis and reengineeringMS Office, MS Access- **Job Family Group**:Business Strategy, Management & Administration- **Job Family**:Business Administration- **Time Type**:Full time- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.View the "**EEO is the Law**" poster. View the **EEO is the Law Supplement**.View the **EEO Policy Statement**.View the **Pay Transparency Posting