Location: Columbus Ohio United States
Financial Administration Associate Analyst
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the Financial Administration Associate Analyst (“Associate Analyst”) will analyze, monitor, implement budgets for our clients, and ensure timely payment of fund expenses. Associate Analysts will also review monthly and annual excise distributions, along with other reporting such as Total Returns, Board reporting and year-end tax reporting requirements. Additionally, Associate Analysts may collaborate with other members of Financial Administration to support the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports for investment companies in accordance with U.S.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) requirements.
Review and/or update vendor information and payment instructions for fund expenses
Perform initial review of monthly and annual excise distributions, and monthly total return calculations
Prepare quarterly Board reports
Assist in fund year-end tax reporting
Support the preparation and review of financial statements and perform an initial review of SEC filings (e.g. N-CSR, N-CEN and 24F-2, N-1A etc.)
Demonstrate a basic understanding of investment types, mutual funds, ETFs, and financial markets
Respond timely to internal and external client inquiries
Complete on-going training sessions to increase industry knowledge
Work on special projects, other regulatory filings and ad hoc requests as assigned
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related area or equivalent work experience
- 0-1 years accounting or reporting experience in the registered investment company or financial services industry
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications required, specifically Excel
Ability to demonstrate the following attributes consistently
- Ability to apply accounting and financial concepts
- Effective time management skills
- Effective communication skills
- High quality customer service to internal and external clients
- Ability to produce high quality results
- Willingness to work outside of normal work hours when necessary, particularly during peak production cycles
- Effective technical writing skills
- Ability to work with and assist other associates in meeting common goals
- Initiative in self-development
- Ability to work towards creating a positive working environment
- Effective organizational skills
- Work independently of direct supervision
- Complete daily work in compliance with internal controls and procedures necessary to ensure quality products
- Effective attention to detail
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Job Family Group
Operations - Transaction Services
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Job Family
Fund Accounting
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Time Type
Full time
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Primary Location
Columbus Ohio United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range
$50,600.00 - $70,600.00
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
Nov 06, 2026
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Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
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