The Lead Business Architect will play a crucial role in the Finance Technology Transformation program, which aims to modernize finance platforms by migrating to Oracle SaaS. This position focuses on defining the target state business architecture for key finance domains and shaping the future of the finance function. The role involves collaboration with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and Technology to ensure successful business process transformation. The Lead Business Architect will also lead a team of business architects to translate strategic goals into actionable business blueprints.

• Proven track record as a Business Architect, Process Architect, or in a similar strategic role within the financial services industry.
• Deep functional knowledge of core finance and accounting processes, including General Ledger, sub-ledger accounting, financial close and consolidation, data substantiation, and multi-system reconciliation.
• Demonstrated ability to model business capabilities and design complex, end-to-end business processes at scale within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of financial data flows, data governance principles, and the critical data elements required for financial control and reporting in a regulated environment.
• Significant experience in large-scale business transformation programs, preferably involving a migration to a SaaS-based ERP or accounting platform.

• Assist in the definition and modeling of the target state business architecture for key finance domains.
• Map and critically analyze current state business processes to identify gaps, pain points, and opportunities for simplification.
• Develop detailed business process models, functional designs, and data flow diagrams that articulate the future state.
• Champion the design of robust reconciliation and substantiation frameworks from a business process and data integrity perspective.
• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders across Finance, Front Office, and Operations to gather requirements and build consensus.
• Partner with Technology teams to translate the business architecture into functional requirements.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.