IT Business Lead Analyst

Company: Citi
Location: New York
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Citi are undertaking a multi-year initiative to upgrade their structured products front-to-back infrastructure. The IT team is a key partner to the business and is a major contributor to its success and future growth. To support the structured products business growth plan additional funding is being invested in technology and a number of new and exciting projects have been initiated. In line with this initiative, the Global Equities Technology Department are currently looking to hire an experienced Business Analyst in Singapore to become a key member of the Global Structured Products platform team.Job Purpose:Citi are looking for a Senior Business Analyst (VP Level) to work on -a new structured products front to back platform. The successful candidate will need excellent communication and analytical skills and the ability to quickly learn and deliver quality business requirements analysis and documentation. They will need drive and commitment to co-ordinate work effort to achieve required project objectives. The candidate will report directly to the BA lead based in London.Key Responsibilities:

• Stakeholder management - Middle office, Legal, Front Office, Treasury, Technology
• Problem definition & requirements gathering
• User story capture & documentation
• Process & workflow documentation & re-engineering
• Data analysis
• Test case definition & testing co-ordination across multiple areas, products and regions in conjunction with QA counterparts.
• Project management including, but not limited to status reporting, milestone, risk and issue management
• Assist Production support in investigating any issuesThe following are also essential:Clear, concise and accurate communication at all stages of a project - Adherence to internal Citi BA/PM & SDLC standards - Provision of assistance to Equities IT to facilitate delivery & issue resolution in a timely mannerDevelopment Value:
  • Excellent opportunity to work on the most significant initiative in Multi Asset Group - Technology
  • Increase knowledge covering many different business areas
  • Work closely with a number of different Citi business and technology areasKnowledge/Experience:
    • 7+ years working as a Business Analyst, with some project management experience -
    • Extensive knowledge of derivative products (preferably Structured products), Trade Management, Lifecycle & Corporate Actions -
    • Strong analytical background particularly in relation to data analysis -
    • Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle from inception to maturity, as well as key regulatory requirements -
    • Previous experience of the full project lifecycle -
    • Experience working with globally distributed development teams -
    • Proven track record of delivering complex global projects -
    • Basic knowledge of data modelling -
    • Ability to navigate a database and use SQL to extract data -
    • Formal project management -
    • Good working knowledge of Excel, Visio, JIRA & Confluence.Skills:
      • Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
      • Ability to see big picture, but also drill down into details -
      • Superb communication and influencing skills -
      • Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts -
      • Ability to work independently, yet escalate at the right time -
      • Self-motivated with an enthusiastic and proactive approach -
      • Able to work in a highly organized and structured manner -
      • A drive for constant improvement, questioning and challenging status quo -
      • Detail oriented with a passion for maintaining standards -
      • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations -
      • Strategic delivery focused -
      • Capable of working effectively with teams across multiple regions. -Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Finance and/or Technology - Courses/advanced degree in Finance would be a plus - Project management qualification beneficial but not essentialExceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.-------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology-------------------------------------------------Job Family:Business Analysis / Client Services------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review .View the "" poster. View the .View the .View the -----------------------------Effective November 1, 2021, Citi requires that all successful applicants for positions located in the United States or Puerto Rico be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

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