The Eq & Def Comp Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Applies an in-depth technical expertise in Equity/Deferred Compensation principles, practices and procedures in the completion of complex compensation assignments with potential for broad business impact.
• Manages the vesting and share delivery of Citi's global stock award programs, including the treatment of awards upon separation from the company.
• Has full ownership of processes including but not limited to; creation of stock awards, stock option grants and deferred compensation, award reconciliation, preparation and distribution of communication and award agreements.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in their field and uses expertise to run meetings with vendors as well as internal groups such as Finance, Tax, and Payroll.
• Tracks and processes awards for participants with certain changes in employment status.
• Conceptualizes and works with Information Technology team to incorporate new equity/deferred comp programs and/or changes within the existing recordkeeping applications.
• Partners with Payroll, Tax, Legal and Finance to ensure proper reporting of plan activity, and compliance with current legislation.
• Ensures all processes are completed with accuracy and within required timeframes. Ensure compliance with program provisions and legal and tax regulations. Review and reconcile all data to ensure accuracy. Reviews and analyzes daily and weekly processing and exception reports.
• Identifies and implement process improvements.
• Acts as subject matter expert on the vesting process for equity compensation initiatives and projects, including the development, testing and implementation of a new equity administration system.
• Develops and deliver communications to participants and HR related to vesting events. Develop and deliver presentations to Human Resources and Global Equity Coordinators.
• Provides superior customer service to program participants and Human Resources. Resolve escalated issues for clients.
• Additional duties as assigned
• 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 experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Ability to meet deadlines while dealing with multiple priorities.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, 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.

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