Digital Acquisition Lead Analyst

Posted 7 Days Ago
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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
130K-195K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Role
Lead strategy and execution of paid and owned digital acquisition campaigns, manage agency/vendor relationships and media buys, optimize creative and landing pages, own forecasting, performance reporting, budgets, and QA to meet KPIs while ensuring compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Citi is looking for a Digital Acquisition Lead Analyst to shape and optimize how the organization reaches and converts customers across paid and owned digital channels. In this role, you will lead acquisition strategy, manage campaign performance, and partner with cross-functional teams to translate digital goals into measurable business outcomes. Your work will directly influence Citi's digital growth by ensuring campaigns are strategically positioned, compliantly executed, and continuously optimized against defined KPIs.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic positioning of paid and owned digital acquisition campaigns, defining channel testing approaches and advising on which products to market and how to structure test design.
  • Develop end-to-end acquisition campaign strategies, owning forecasting models and performance reporting to track progress against business goals.
  • Manage agency and vendor relationships, including evaluating partners for selection and overseeing the development of creative assets.
  • Negotiate and execute media buying contracts for new initiatives, managing relationships with advertising partners, ad networks, and publishers.
  • Optimize creative, messaging, and acquisition landing pages to improve conversion rates and deliver results tied to defined KPIs.
  • Oversee quality assurance across ad copy, landing pages, and sitelinks both before and after campaign launch to maintain accuracy and compliance standards.
  • Track and manage monthly budgets and performance metrics to ensure KPIs are consistently met, escalating risks and maintaining documentation in line with audit requirements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • 6 to 10 years of experience in digital marketing, with a demonstrated ability to influence strategy and drive acquisition performance across digital channels.
  • Expertise in the strategic positioning and optimization of paid and owned digital assets, with a clear understanding of how channel decisions connect to business outcomes.
  • Expert-level awareness of regulatory requirements relevant to digital marketing and financial services, with meticulous attention to detail in campaign execution and documentation.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and translate technical requirements into actionable digital marketing strategies.
  • Competence in managing marketing budgets, tracking spend efficiency, and reporting performance against KPIs on a monthly basis.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience in online paid media, SEO, or SEM, with the ability to apply channel knowledge to inform broader acquisition strategy.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence as tools for managing cross-functional workflows and project documentation.
What We Offer

At Citi, you will work in a performance-driven environment where your decisions carry real weight and your expertise shapes digital strategy at a global scale. This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership, values cross-functional collaboration, and wants to grow within an organization that invests in the development of its people.

  • A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, giving you flexibility alongside meaningful in-person collaboration.
  • The opportunity to lead high-impact digital acquisition programs that directly influence business performance across Citi's product portfolio.
  • Cross-functional exposure across marketing, compliance, technology, and commercial teams, broadening your professional network and strategic perspective.
  • Access to learning and development resources to support your continued growth in digital strategy and financial services marketing.
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects the seniority and impact of the role.
  • Wellbeing support and work-life balance initiatives designed to help you sustain high performance over the long term.

Apply now to bring your digital acquisition expertise to a role where your strategic decisions make a measurable difference at one of the world's leading financial institutions.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group: Marketing

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Job Family:Digital & Social Media Marketing

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Time Type:Full time

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Primary Location:New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$129,840.00 - $194,760.00


In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Skills Required

  • 6 to 10 years of experience in digital marketing with demonstrated ability to influence strategy and drive acquisition performance
  • Expertise in strategic positioning and optimization of paid and owned digital assets
  • Expert-level awareness of regulatory requirements relevant to digital marketing and financial services
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and translate technical requirements into actionable digital marketing strategies
  • Competence in managing marketing budgets, tracking spend efficiency, and reporting performance against KPIs monthly
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent university qualification
  • Hands-on experience in online paid media, SEO, or SEM
  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Familiarity with Jira and Confluence

Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.

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