Regulatory Reporting Senior Analyst, Assistant Vice President

<p>Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Finance Team.</p><p>By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.</p><p></p><p><b>Team/Role Overview</b></p><p>Regulatory Reporting Senior Analyst joining to support the BENELUX Cluster Finance with primary responsibility over Citi Netherlands business.</p><p>As a Regulatory Reporting Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in translating Citi NL’s data and business into financial and regulatory reporting while navigating the dynamic regulatory landscape in The Netherlands. In this role, you will ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of U.S, Local and management reporting. Take ownership for reconciliation of tax positions and including reporting to local and US authorities. You will also maintain strong control and governance framework and manage the relevant relationship with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p></p><p><b>What you’ll do</b></p><p>A hiring is to strengthen the existing Finance function and support the controls in terms of US reporting, regulatory, tax reporting as well as Management Reporting. The role will be focusing on fulfilling the control and reporting requirements for  all 3 Citi entities in The Netherlands.</p><p></p><p><b>Strategic Financial Analysis &amp; Performance Commentary:</b> Lead the in-depth monthly analysis of Profit &amp; Loss and Balance Sheet statements, identifying key trends, variances, and drivers impacting financial performance. Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for senior management and business leaders, proactively highlighting opportunities for cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and balance sheet efficiency. The goal is not just to report numbers, but to tell the financial story and guide informed decision-making.</p><p></p><p><b>Ensuring Accounting Integrity &amp; Global Compliance:</b> Provide stringent oversight and validation of accounting entries and financial records generated by various operational units, ensuring accuracy and strict adherence to both local GAAP and US GAAP. This includes proactively identifying and resolving complex accounting issues, standardizing practices, and safeguarding the integrity of the financial statements.</p><p></p><p><b>Timely &amp; Accurate Regulatory Submission:</b> Orchestrate the timely and accurate submission of required financial and regulatory reports to De Nederlandsche Bank. This involves ensuring data quality and interpreting regulatory guidelines to guarantee full compliance and mitigate risks of penalties or reputational damage.</p><p></p><p><b>Bridging Business &amp; Financial Insights: </b>Act as a liaison, proactively building bridges between business operations, financial performance metrics, and regulatory reporting requirements. Translate business activities into financial outcomes, providing clear guidance to business units on the financial implications of their decisions and ensuring that financial reports accurately reflect operational realities while meeting regulatory expectations.</p><p></p><p><b>Proactive Tax Compliance &amp; Optimization: </b>Manage and ensure compliance with direct and indirect tax obligations, through timely and accurate reporting to Belastingdienst. This responsibility includes managing tax-related risks, and staying abreast of changes in tax legislation to ensure continuous compliance.</p><p></p><p><b>Robust Control Environment &amp; Continuous Improvement: </b>Implement, and continuously monitor a robust accounting administration and internal control framework. Proactively identify control gaps, recommend and implement enhancements, and drive initiatives to strengthen the overall control environment, thereby minimizing financial risks, preventing errors, and ensuring the reliability of financial data through processes and systems.</p><p></p><p><b>Audit Management &amp; Policy Adherence: </b>Lead and coordinate all aspects of internal and external audit engagements. Provide comprehensive documentation, insightful explanations, and timely responses to audit queries. Ensure complete adherence to all relevant internal policies and procedures.</p><p></p><p><b>Strategic Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Influence: </b>Cultivate and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with all internal stakeholders across Finance and various business units. Extend this <span>relationship-building</span> externally and other financial partners. Leverage these relationships to foster a culture of financial accountability, facilitate effective communication, and drive cross-functional initiatives that impact financial outcomes.</p><p></p><p><b>Efficient Offshore Operations Manag