The Sr. Business Associate is a senior level position responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include managing external audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Associate may coordinate and manage activities such as the tracking of business financials, employee headcount and other administrative needs as necessary. May manage ad hoc projects as requested.
Responsibilities:
Serve as communications lead on strategy development and execution for internal business messaging
Advance organization/people strategy goals including communications strategy, talent strategy, and employee engagement initiatives
Assist leadership/Business Execution Lead in promoting and executing communications program
Drive productivity/ cost savings initiatives in partnership with the senior management team
Participate in People Engagement Working Group and promote Voice of the Employee (VOE) communications
Identify and develop business content for deployment, to enhance brand awareness with stakeholders and clients
Advise, write and edit on company-wide communications
Develop and maintain communication standards and procedures; serve as subject matter expert on communication tools and applications
Develop monthly communications metrics to monitor and measure impact of the communication plan
Participate in leadership meetings to assess scope of communications needs, educate leadership on strategy, and make recommendations for achieving desired impact
Complete financial deliverables including monthly forecasts, the annual investment process, client reporting and ad hoc requests
Leverage technology and tools to enable communications and generate excitement and interest in risk communications
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:
6-10 years of experience in a financial services role
Communications or marketing experience preferred
Demonstrated working knowledge of financial services industry
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Leadership & Strategy Support:
Prepare materials and presentations for strategy decks, business reviews, and other leadership updates.
Offer direct support to team leadership by coordinating across key business pillars.
Performance & Milestone Tracking:
Track and report on team-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and milestones.
Maintain and update performance dashboards and reports for leadership reviews.
Resource Management:
Support the headcount approval process by tracking open roles, new hires, and mobility.
Assist in managing team structure changes and updating organizational charts.
Expense & Budget Management:
Assist with the monthly FYF (Full Year Forecast) submission process.
Support the annual budget planning process and track expense requests.
Communications & Events:
Manage internal team communications, including newsletters, announcements, and SharePoint site management.
Coordinate and support team events, such as team meetings, offsites, and employee engagement activities (e.g., Global Community Day).
Regulatory & Issue Management:
Maintain a centralized view of all issues for periodic review with the leadership team.
Support the creation of regulatory decks (e.g., for OCC reviews) and partner with the COO team on resilience planning.
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Job Family Group: Business Strategy, Management & Administration------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:Business Execution & Administration------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:New York New York United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
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.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills Mentorship.------------------------------------------------------
Anticipated Posting Close Date:May 12, 2026------------------------------------------------------
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