Finance Sr Manager - Deposits

You’re made ready to continue a fulfilling career with exciting new challenges and opportunities to stretch yourself. 

Citizens is seeking a high-performing Finance Manager to join the CFO organization supporting the Private Bank, a rapidly growing and strategically important business. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior business and finance leadership, driving deposit forecasting, pricing strategy, and performance analytics to support profitable growth and balance sheet optimization.

This is a high-impact individual contributor role offering significant visibility and influence, combining strategic planning, advanced analytics, and business partnership.  The position plays a critical role in linking deposit performance to broader macroeconomic trends, interest rate dynamics, and enterprise balance sheet objectives, while owning analytics end-to-end—from data and methodology through insight generation and decision support.

What You’ll Do

• Lead deposit forecasting and planning, including balance, mix, and rate assumptions; deliver accurate monthly outlooks, variance analysis, and driver-based insights 

• Contribute to multi-year and strategic planning, incorporating macroeconomic factors, interest rate scenarios, and business growth objectives 

• Support and influence deposit pricing strategy, including rate recommendations, competitive analysis, and profitability optimization 

• Own and enhance end-to-end analytics, including data inputs, forecasting methodologies, model development, and insight delivery 

• Serve as a key finance partner and trusted advisor to Private Bank leadership, influencing decisions that impact deposit growth, pricing, and client economics 

• Deliver executive-ready reporting and insights, clearly articulating key drivers, risks, and opportunities, including materials supporting senior leadership discussions 

• Partner across Finance, Treasury, and business teams to optimize funding mix and balance sheet performance 

•  Drive data and analytics transformation, including automation, tooling enhancements, and scalable reporting solutions to improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency 

• Identify opportunities to modernize data infrastructure and processes, strengthening the foundation for forward-looking analytics and decision support

• Provide ad hoc analysis and strategic support for initiatives impacting Private Bank performance and long-term profitability

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Science/Engineering/Math with relevant experience in a Finance organization

• Progressive experience in banking finance, treasury, or balance sheet management

• Strong understanding of deposit products, pricing dynamics, and banking balance sheet drivers, including sensitivity to macroeconomic and rate environments

• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with data and visualization tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI) preferred

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, executive-level insights that drive action

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and operate effectively in a high-visibility environment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and governance

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Private Bank, Wealth Management, or deposit-focused businesses

• Familiarity with funds transfer pricing (FTP), interest rate sensitivity, and liquidity metrics

• Experience building or enhancing forecasting models, data pipelines, or analytical tools

• Exposure to scenario analysis or long-range financial planning

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of growth and financial discipline, helping Citizens Private Bank scale responsibly while investing in people, technology, and client experience. It offers visibility to senior leadership, exposure to a complex and evolving business, and the opportunity to shape how a fast‑growing Private Bank manages its balance sheet.

Hours & Work Schedule

• Hours per Week: 40+
• Work Schedule: M-Fri (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

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