Citi Foundation Project Manager - AVP

Citi Foundation works to promote economic progress and improve the lives of people in low-income communities around the world. We invest more than $70 million annually in 80+ countries and territories to advance financial inclusion, prepare young people for the 21st century economy and spur economic opportunity in low-income communities.

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating cross-functional efforts in support of the Foundation’s strategic priorities and local grant programming.     

Key Responsibilities:

• Project manage complex and cross-functional local grant program efforts, including coordinating budgets, managing grant request submission timelines and developing annual project plans in partnership with Citi Foundation Program Officers and Citi community relations and operations and finance teams
• Review grant applications and progress/final reports – including analysing financial statements, operating budgets and governing documents
• Prepare and coordinate team’s contribution towards CRA reporting and/or documentation
• Conduct periodic peer benchmarking, and industry trend analysis and support team knowledge-building efforts
• Prepare/design high-level internal and external PowerPoint presentations
• Support the drafting and editing of written resources, such as talking points and fact sheets   
• Stay abreast of relevant research and public policy issues and develop relationships with other philanthropic funders and leaders in the field
• Manage and respond to internal and external inquires
• Assist with the planning and execution of meetings and special events or projects

Qualifications:

• BA degree in a related field  
• 3+ years in philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, or related field 
• Expertise in financial capability, employability and/or public-private partnership development preferred
• Knowledge and experience of how corporate foundations operate preferred
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team and contribute positively to a high energy, high performing team environment
• Exceptional analytic, financial analysis and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with an ability to juggle competing demands
• Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to influence an partner with colleagues effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Ability to think strategically and exhibit sound independent judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
• Exceptional work ethic, ability to work under deadline and strong attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me directly at: isabelle.charlotte.rodas@citi.com

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