Esg Controller Lead Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
Hungary, Budapest

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Controller team is a newly created function within the Finance division and is responsible for the strategic oversight, execution approach, preparation, analysis, senior governance and ultimate submission of external ESG disclosures for Citigroup globally. The successful candidate in this role will be primarily responsible for developing and executing appropriate and effective procedures and controls for various qualitative and quantitative disclosure requirements to ensure compliance with the applicable regulatory guidelines. This role reports to the ESG Controller and will be a critical contributor to the establishment and implementation of the ESG reporting strategy at Citi.

Job Responsibility:

Participate and contribute to the design and execution of the various governance forums established for critical decision-making, review and challenge of disclosure information and project oversight for Citi’s ESG disclosure obligations
Lead and manage working groups with multiple stakeholders to perform in-depth analysis and review of disclosure requirements, materiality assessments, gap identification and remediations, planning time and resources, and attestations of various disclosures
Define, execute, and monitor controls and procedures for ESG disclosures in collaboration with Risk and Control functions and key ESG stakeholders, including definition of data submission templates
Analyze regulatory requirements for specific quantitative ESG metrics, both owned by Finance and other functions, like, Green Asset Ratio under EU Taxonomy, Financed Emission calculations following GHG (Greenhouse Gases) Protocol and PCAF (Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials) guidelines
Identify and document requirements for data and technology solutions to deliver on the regulatory templates
Ensure compliance with existing regulatory reporting policies, standards and procedures
Develop subject matter expertise on ESG disclosures, keeping current on evolving disclosure trends in the industry, and assisting impact assessment of emerging regulations
Create and maintain ESG reporting procedure documentation
Coordinate with internal auditors or other external reviewers of the information within Citi’s ESG disclosures
Coordinate with international finance and regulatory reporting teams to ensure consistency of disclosures between group and entity levels.

Requirements:

Knowledgeable in ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials, Greenhouse Gas Protocol) and industry trends, with willingness to develop expertise
5+ years of relevant experience, preferred in financial services industry or Big 4 audit/consulting firms
Knowledge of financial and/or regulatory reporting and associated systems and processes
Demonstrated knowledge of financial services products / systems highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
Strong project management and organization skills
Self-motivated with ability to make decisions in absence of detailed instructions
Good command of spoken and written English
Strong Microsoft Office skills
SQL and other data analytics skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
CA and/or CPA preferred.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits
Cafeteria Program
Home Office Allowance for colleagues working in hybrid work model
Paid Parental Leave Program - maternity leave and paternity leave
Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
Group Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
Flexible work arrangements to support colleagues’ in managing work-life balance
Continuous career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
Inclusive and friendly corporate culture
Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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