Digital Strategy and Research Consultant

Citi is looking for a Digital Strategy and Research Consultant to join its Treasury and Trade Solutions Digital Analysis and Insights team — a role at the intersection of strategy, market research, and quantitative analysis that directly shapes how Citi positions its digital business globally. Working within a high-impact team that partners with senior leadership and regional digital teams, you will own strategy engagements end-to-end, translating complex market dynamics into clear, actionable points of view. This is an opportunity to build deep expertise in the digital banking and payments landscape while delivering work that influences strategy at one of the world's largest financial institutions.

## Responsibilities

• Lead strategy engagements for the Treasury and Trade Solutions Marketing business, developing structured narratives and quantitative analyses that inform senior decision-making.

• Design and execute market sizing exercises, scenario analyses, and business case frameworks to support strategic recommendations across the digital banking and payments space.

• Break down complex business problems into structured research workplans, then independently carry out primary research including stakeholder interviews and market surveys.

• Monitor developments across the digital financial services landscape and translate emerging trends into well-reasoned, evidence-based points of view.

• Partner with digital teams across multiple regions to benchmark Citi's product offerings and deliver outside-in competitive perspectives.

• Present findings and strategic recommendations clearly to cross-functional partners and senior leadership, adapting communication to the audience.

• Contribute to team capability building by coaching colleagues and supporting broader organizational development initiatives.

## Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3 to 5 years of post-MBA experience in strategy consulting, market research, or financial services.

• Demonstrated ability to perform business analysis including market sizing, business model evaluation, and financial statement interpretation.

• Analytical capability to construct and defend quantitative arguments through structured reasoning, case-based thinking, and data interpretation.

• Ability to manage and deliver multiple complex projects concurrently without close supervision.

• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present structured arguments to senior stakeholders in written and verbal formats.

• Practical experience in corporate banking, financial services, or a digital domain such as e-commerce or digital services.

## Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with the competitive landscape of digital banking and payments, including key players, product offerings, and market evolution.

• Experience designing primary research instruments such as structured surveys or interview guides for business or market insight purposes.

• Exposure to cross-regional or global business environments, particularly in a strategy or advisory capacity.

## What We Offer

At Citi, you will work at the forefront of digital financial services strategy, collaborating with regional teams and senior leaders across a global institution. This role offers real autonomy, meaningful work, and the platform to grow into a strategic advisor within one of the world's most consequential financial organizations.

• A hybrid working model structured around 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, supporting a sustainable work-life balance.

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and cross-regional teams, accelerating professional development and broadening your strategic perspective.

• The opportunity to build deep expertise in the digital banking and payments landscape, positioning you as a subject matter authority in a high-growth field.

• A performance-driven environment where your analytical and strategic contributions are visible and valued at the business level.

• Access to learning and development resources that support continuous growth in strategy, analytics, and financial services knowledge.

• The scale and reach of a global financial institution, offering career pathways across functions, geographies, and business lines.

Apply now to bring your strategic and analytical expertise to a role where your insights will shape the direction of Citi's digital business globally.

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## Job Family Group:

Decision Management

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## Job Family:

Specialized Analytics (Data Science/Computational Statistics)

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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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