Program Advisory, Consulting & Execution, Senior Vice President

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism. Shape your Career with Citi Citibank serves as a trusted advisor to our retail, mortgage, small business and wealth management clients at every stage of their financial journey. Through Citi's Access Account, Basic Banking, Citi Priority, Citigold and Citigold Private Client, we offer an array of products, services and digital capabilities to clients across the full spectrum of consumer banking needs worldwide. We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Program Advisory, Consulting & Execution, Senior Vice President based in Mumbai, India. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance: Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country. We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world. We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future. Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses. We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages. We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world. The Program Advisory, Consulting & Execution (PACE) organization is Citi’s internal consulting and program execution team. Operating from Finance with a firmwide mandate, PACE serves as a strategic internal partner delivering management consulting, program advisory, and end-to-end execution support for Citi’s high-value initiatives and business transformation priorities. The organization partners closely with functional and business leadership to deliver significant, measurable business outcomes while retaining critical knowledge and reducing reliance on external consulting firms. The PACE team is a global, interdisciplinary team comprised of seasoned professionals with deep financial services, program advisory, and management consulting expertise. With team members located in eight cities across five countries—Canada, Costa Rica, India, the United Kingdom, and the United States—PACE provides continuous global support, accelerated delivery, and rapid mobilization to solve the firm's most critical challenges. Summary: Leads the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex initiatives, from strategic definition and planning through to hands-on tactical execution and successful implementation. Serves as a key partner to senior business and functional leaders, building cross-functional alignment and acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders up to the Managing Director level. Manages high-visibility programs critical to firm-wide strategy, navigating varying levels of complexity to deliver measurable business value with executive-level sponsorship. Drives transformational change by deploying advanced process improvement and operating model design methodologies, while also developing new approaches and building change capabilities across the organization. Accountable for program success, measured by the tangible business value delivered, positive stakeholder feedback, and contributions to the firm's thought leadership. In this role, you are expected to: Deliver high-impact operating model and process transformation projects by identifying business needs, validating pain points, and developing the business case for change. Establish and execute robust program governance aligned with enterprise standards, developing detailed project plans, backlogs, and user stories to guide execution. Lead the scoping, design, and execution of target operating model and process transformation initiatives; partner with senior business, operations, and functional leadership to establish business cases, strategic roadmaps, and business

for complex programs. Partner with business and Technology to oversee and guide technical delivery, aligning solutions to target operating models, business requirements, and operational priorities throughout the project lifecycle. Drive accountability and engagement by holding project teams responsible for deliverables and performance, while providing critical review and challenge to status reporting to highlight and mitigate risk. Act as a strategic partner to senior business leaders and stakeholders, building strong relationships to ensure alignment, articulate complex recommendations, and manage expectations. Leverage a range of methodologies including Agile, Lean, and Six Sigma to devise innovative solutions, streamline processes, and design future-state operating models. Manage, mentor, and coach team members to elicit their best performance, partnering with leadership to build skills and identify high-performing individuals. Champion a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability by reducing time-to-market, boosting quality, and capturing lessons learned to benefit the wider organization. Proactively identify and manage program risks by simplifying processes, eliminating redundancies, and anticipating necessary changes to business systems and tools. As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure: A minimum of 14 years of experience managing complex, end-to-end programs and process transformation projects, with required experience in management consulting and within the financial services industry. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience is required. Experience advising and leading operating model and process transformation programs within financial services, owning the development of business requirements, analytical frameworks, and project delivery reporting up to senior management sponsorship Demonstrated experience working with Technology teams to oversee delivery activities, support requirements implementation, helping achieve business objectives across delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall Proven expertise in a range of methodologies including Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and structured PM frameworks; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor program managers on high-risk, cross-functional initiatives, driving accountability and ensuring alignment with broader firm-wide strategy. Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, MS Project, and the use of PowerPoint for compelling, data-driven storytelling to senior leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure and conduct in-depth analyses, develop business cases, and devise innovative, technology-integrated solutions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex recommendations and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Functional knowledge in one or more financial services domains such as Consumer/Institutional Banking, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, or Operations. Comfortable with ambiguity, brings a high sense of urgency to goals, and balances analytical and creative abilities to drive change. This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today Citi Careers | Find Your Next Opportunity ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Project and Program Management------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Program Management------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills Artificial Intelligence Techniques, Management Consulting.------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.