Chief Financial Officer -Global Functions, Operations & Technology

Chief Financial Officer -Global Functions, Operations & Technology

Chief Financial Officer -Global Functions, Operations and Technology Reports to: Citi's Chief Financial Officer

Citi's Global Functions, Operations and Technology (O&T) groups centralize critical operations, all technology functions, and global functions including Finance and Risk. This expansive scope is reported in Citi's Corporate Other segment and covers nearly 50% of Citi's total expense base, making O&T a pivotal driver of efficiency and strategic enablement across the firm.

Chief Financial Officer, Global Functions, Operations & Technology Job Description

Reporting directly to Citi's Chief Financial Officer, this is a career-defining opportunity to serve as the strategic financial architect for Citi's Global Functions division. We are seeking a visionary leader to co-pilot the business, transcending traditional finance to shape long-term strategy, drive transformational change, and unlock new vectors of growth.

As the CFO of Global Functions, Operations & Technology, you will partner with the executive management team, acting as a trusted advisor to the Global Functions, Operations & Technology organization. You will be empowered to influence the strategic direction.

Core Mandates:

• Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership:
• Strategic Architect & Co-Pilot: Serve as the lead financial architect and strategic co-pilot to the Functions Head, shaping long-term strategy and translating it into actionable financial plans that drive exceptional performance and achieve business objectives.
• Primary Financial Counsel: Act as the primary financial counsel to senior leadership, guiding pivotal decisions related to target setting, investment prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Stakeholder Representation: Represent the financial integrity and strategic vision of the Global Functions, O&T units in high-stakes negotiations and presentations to internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives, the Board, and regulators.
• Transformation & Innovation:
• Modernization Champion: Champion a culture of innovation by leading the modernization of the finance function. Drive the strategic adoption of AI, automation, and advanced analytics to unlock predictive insights, enhance operational efficiency, and build a world-class, digitally-enabled finance organization.
• Large-Scale Change Leadership: Lead and execute large-scale change initiatives, partnering closely with Technology and other Finance disciplines to re-engineer financial processes for greater agility, scalability, and insightful decision-making.
• Forward-Thinking Agenda: Challenge the status quo and drive a forward-thinking agenda that anticipates the future of finance and its evolving role within Global Functions.
• Financial Stewardship & Performance Optimization:
• Sophisticated Expense Management: Orchestrate a sophisticated expense management strategy that meticulously balances strategic investments supporting business growth initiatives with rigorous financial discipline to maximize profitability and shareholder return.
• Financial Narrative Leadership: Lead the financial narrative for the Corporate Other externally disclosed segment, overseeing robust forecasting, strategic planning, and insightful analytics that clearly illuminate performance drivers and guide strategic adjustments.
• Robust Control Environment: Uphold and continuously enhance a robust control environment, ensuring the firm's reputation and financial integrity are safeguarded by embedding comprehensive risk assessment and compliance into the core of all business decisions.
• Executive Leadership & Talent Development:
• Inspiring Global Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global team of senior finance professionals, setting a clear and ambitious strategic vision for their growth and success.
• World-Class Talent Cultivation: Cultivate a world-class finance organization by actively attracting, retaining, and mentoring top talent, thereby building a robust pipeline of future leaders for the firm.
• Culture of Excellence: Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence, empowering the team to navigate complex financial challenges and consistently achieve ambitious organizational goals.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within a global financial services organization, adept at managing complex relationships across matrixed organizations.
• Minimum 5 years of proven CFO or equivalent executive financial experience, serving as a strategic partner to executive-level business leaders.
• A visionary leader with a demonstrated ability to provide astute advice and innovative solutions on complex financial opportunities and risks to senior management.
• Extensive experience in leading large-scale digital transformation and change management initiatives within highly complex financial services environments.
• Deep expertise in financial stewardship, encompassing strategic planning, capital allocation, advanced financial analytics, and robust risk management frameworks.
• Exceptional executive presence and superior communication skills, with a proven ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus among a diverse range of senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives and external partners.
• Proven ability to effectively lead, inspire, and develop large, diverse global teams of high-caliber professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Master's degree or equivalent advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is highly preferred.