U.S. Consumer Cards Chief of Staff, Director (Hybrid)

About U.S. Consumer Cards Citi's U.S. Consumer Cards (USCC) business is one of the largest card issuers in the United States, serving more than 70 million customers. We offer a range of products across General Purpose Cards (Branded and Co-Branded), Private Label Cards, and Digital Installment Loans — with iconic partnerships including American Airlines and Costco. As one of Citi's five core businesses, USCC sits at the center of Citi's transformation agenda: building a digital-first, client-obsessed franchise with national scale, best-in-class products, and a relentless focus on growth and profitability.

Overview The Chief of Staff (CoS) for U.S. Consumer Cards is a senior Director-level position serving as a critical partner and trusted advisor to the Head of U.S. Consumer Cards. The Chief of Staff is the connective tissue of the USCC leadership operation — ensuring the business runs with strategic clarity, operational discipline, and organizational cohesion across a complex, matrixed environment. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that requires a leader who can simultaneously operate at the level of long-term strategy and immediate execution. The CoS is responsible for shaping the leadership agenda, driving the most critical cross-functional priorities, and ensuring the Head of USCC and the broader leadership team are focused on what matters most. The role demands exceptional judgment, deep business acumen, and the credibility to influence and align senior stakeholders across the organization. The Chief of Staff organizationally reports to the Head of Business Execution for U.S. Consumer Cards, serves as a core member of the USCC Executive Leadership Team, and works in direct, day-to-day partnership with the Head of U.S. Consumer Cards.

Strategic Planning & Business Management Own the development and execution of USCC's strategic agenda, including preparation of CEO and Board-level business reviews, the annual Operating Plan, investor presentations, and key regulatory engagements. Drive integration and coordination of USCC's strategic priorities across General Purpose Cards, Private Label Cards, and Digital Installment Loans, ensuring cross-business alignment on shared goals and clear accountability. Proactively identify emerging business opportunities, competitive threats, and organizational risks — synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable recommendations for the Head of USCC and the Executive Leadership Team. Lead the annual strategy and planning cycle, coordinating inputs across Finance, Risk, Technology, and Business lines to produce a coherent, executable Operating Plan. Executive Office & Operating Cadence Manage the operating rhythm of the USCC leadership team, including preparation and facilitation of Leadership Team meetings, Monthly Operating Reviews, Quarterly Business Reviews, and on/offsites — setting clear agendas, driving accountability on follow-ups, and ensuring decisions are documented and actioned. Serve as the principal liaison between the Head of USCC and key functional partners across Finance, Risk, HR, Compliance, and Technology; work in close coordination with the Head of Business Execution to ensure seamless alignment across the broader USCC operating model. Represent the Head of USCC in internal forums, working groups, and cross-firm initiatives where appropriate, ensuring the business's interests and priorities are consistently reflected. Prepare the Head of U.S. Consumer Cards for external meetings, regulatory engagements, and public appearances — ensuring comprehensive briefings and effective positioning of the business. Financial Oversight & Performance Management Partner closely with Finance and the USCC CFO to maintain a rigorous understanding of the business's P&L, including key revenue and credit drivers, expense management, and investment priorities across the cards and lending portfolios. Oversee tracking of key performance