Business Executions Analyst (UAE Nationals Only) - DUBAI - Dubai United Arab Emirates | CIti Job

The UAE Services Business Execution & Strategy Analyst / Associate plays a central role in driving the growth, governance, and operational execution of Citi’s Services franchise in the United Arab Emirates.

This role blends strategic commercial enablement, product P&L analytics, and sales pipeline optimization with proactive oversight of country governance, regulatory affairs, technology enhancement asks, and executive reporting for UAE leadership.

Responsibilities:

A. UAE Services Strategy & Commercial Growth

Strategy Execution: Execute the comprehensive UAE Services strategy established by Country Management to accelerate business momentum across the franchise.

Franchise Expansion: Support growth initiatives across revenue, transaction volume, and balance sheet/asset dimensions across all UAE cash management, payments, and trade lines.

B. Product P&L, Financial Analytics & Performance Tracking

P&L Management & Measurement: Monitor, analyze, and report on product-level P&L performance, revenue streams, and expense drivers across all UAE Services offerings.

Variance & Trend Analysis: Extract and evaluate financial and balance sheet data from Citi internal systems; compare actual performance against plan and prior periods, pinpointing drivers, growth trends, and outliers.

Financial Forecasting: Partner with finance and business managers to assist in quarterly forecasting, annual budget formulation, and productivity reviews.

C. Country Governance, Regulatory Affairs & Infrastructure

Governance Engagement: Assist the UAE Services Head with relevant data in UAE country governance matters, supporting Services representation on various Country Governance Committees.

D. Sales Pipeline & Commercial Enablement

Pipeline Coordination: Coordinate a robust sales pipeline by liaising with coverage bankers, solution sales, and product partners across the UAE.

Performance Metrics: Track won/lost deals, deal conversion cycles, and client calling intensity to identify growth bottlenecks and support revenue target achievement.

E. Executive Presentations, Senior Visits & Action Tracking

Executive Decks: Prepare high-impact PowerPoint presentations and briefing documents for Country Governance Committee meetings, regulatory engagements, and business reviews.

Senior Leadership Visits: Coordinate, develop, and synthesize briefing packs and strategic overviews for visiting regional and global executive leaders.

Action Follow-Through: Rigorously track and coordinate action items stemming from client engagements, country committee reviews, and regulatory meetings to ensure timely resolution.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant banking experience (preferably in transaction banking, cash management, trade services, or corporate banking)
• Sound understanding of P&L mechanics, balance sheet analysis, statistical analysis, and variance modeling
• Advanced PowerPoint presentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex commercial, regulatory, and financial data into clean, executive-ready decks
• Strong hands-on proficiency in MS Excel (advanced formulas, data modeling) and MS Word; aptitude for quickly learning internal core banking and CRM platforms
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills; confident in liaising with cross-functional internal stakeholders and senior management
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail; able to work independently, manage multiple time-sensitive deliverables, and drive tasks to completion

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field.

What We Offer:

Direct Country Franchise Exposure: High-visibility role with direct access to UAE Services leadership and country governance bodies.

Workplace Flexibility: Business casual environment with a hybrid work structure (up to 2 days/week working from home).

Competitive Package: Annually reviewed base salary alongside a comprehensive suite of health, wellness, and savings benefits for you and your family.

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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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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