Senior Business Specialist

Senior Business Specialist

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team 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.

Job Overview

The Expense Management Sr Business Specialist is a developing professional role. Applies specialty area knowledge in monitoring, assessing, analyzing and/or evaluating processes and data particularly for Expense, Procurement and Requisition Management. Assists in preparing expense reports and Purchase Invoice and Requisitions and aligns with Citi Standards and Policies. Identifies inconsistencies in data or results, defines business issues and formulates recommendations on policies, procedures or practices. Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices. Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Develops working knowledge of industry practices and standards. Limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of the tasks/services provided. Impact of the job holder is restricted to own team. Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing expense reports
• Raise Purchase Invoice and Requisitions
• Track and document changes for functional and business specifications; write detailed universally understood procedures for permanent records and for use in training
• Review all updates to procedures with the analyst, team leads, and managers to identify any possible considerations that management and compliance should evaluate.
• Break down technical process flow charts and then translate the data into easy to follow step by step procedures to complete day-to-day activities
• Liaison with training on procedure updates to ensure items are incorporated into the training maternal for new and existing employees
• Identify opportunities for improving business processes through information systems and/or non-system driver changes.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals to develop new systems and/or operational changes
• Participate in studies of new and existing programs and special projects to determine feasibility.
• Strive to resolve problems including organizational, procedural, technical, research and analysis.
• Develop process and procedures to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and/or improve internal and external customer service;
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years prior experience in writing procedural documents, driving process improvements and experienced in executing change management concepts.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area. Develops working knowledge of industry practices and standards.

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Competencies

• Communication - Excellent oral and written communications skills; Must be articulate and persuasive.
• Teamwork - Must be able to work in a team environment, listen and work well with others; Team-oriented, client-focused and open to different ideas/viewpoints.
• Organizational Skills Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency.

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.