About this role
The Operations and Business Management Associate is a core member of the Community Investing and Development (CID) team, which works to advance economic opportunity through impact investing, employee volunteerism, the philanthropy of the Citi Foundation and fulfillment of regulatory obligations including the Community Reinvestment Act in the U.S. This role will provide dedicated operational capacity, business management support and workflow coordination across the expanding CID portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily Business Operations & Execution: Manage day-to-day business management operations supporting CID program activities, resource allocation tracking and administrative cadences.
- Dashboards & Performance Metrics: Design, maintain, and publish operational tracking dashboards, key performance indicator (KPI) scorecards and management reporting packages to provide clear visibility into departmental milestones and project backlogs.
- Process & Workflow Optimization: Establish, maintain, and govern Standard Operating Documents (SODs) and process maps to eliminate operational bottlenecks, harmonize workflows and drive continuous operational improvements.
- Executive & Departmental Reporting: Coordinate recurring operational reviews, leadership updates and executive briefing materials, filtering and synthesizing complex operational data from multiple workstreams into clear management presentations.
- Operational Problem Solving: Act as the first point of contact for operational inquiries, analyzing process bottlenecks and implementing practical, scalable workflow solutions.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in business management, banking operations, project management or operational process improvement.
- Analytical & Reporting Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (data analysis, modeling) and MS PowerPoint (executive presentations, dashboard visualizations).
- Process Management: Demonstrated ability to map workflows, develop standard operating documents (SODs), and implement process efficiencies.
- Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to synthesize operational data for diverse audiences.
- Planning & Organization: Highly organized, proactive team player with proven ability to prioritize multiple complex deliverables in a dynamic environment.
- AI Fluency & Workflow Innovation: Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise generative AI platforms and digital productivity.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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## Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations
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## Job Family:
Community Development
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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:
$98,960.00 - $148,440.00
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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## Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Dec 06, 2026
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