Business Analysis Group Manager - SVP

Citi Belfast is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with a diverse and talented team of over 3000 people from over 40 different nationalities across our four Belfast offices. We are the only global investment bank operating in Northern Ireland. Every day, our local experts interact with global teams in over 100 countries developing and supporting next-generation technology solutions for the enterprise and delivering critical services to the bank and its customers, to make sure we are a stronger and safer organization for our clients. You will have a truly global reach, which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast’s iconic Titanic Quarter.

The Business Analysis Group Manager is a senior management-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to the continuous development of a strategic data application within the ISG (Information Services Group) and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

In this role you will work on a best in class system that acts as the strategic source for high quality Securities Reference data across the enterprise. You will be integral to directing the strategy of the application and enhancing it’s capabilities and data in line with business and regulatory requirements.

By joining the Security Master Central (SMC) team you will work with the latest technologies and interact with stakeholders from across the bank enabling Citi to succeed in delivering value for our clients, while playing a key role in our data governance and data quality strategy.

Our partners are teams across the full trade lifecycle ensuring you a wide-ranging variety of projects and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead integration of functions with understanding of client core business functions and partner with multiple senior management teams to meet goals and deploy new products and process enhancements

• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders (across functions) and communicate with external parties as needed

• Contribute to technical direction and strategic decisions as a technical expert in all development and implementation phases, providing in-depth and sophisticated analyses to define problems and develop innovative solutions

• Provide expertise in area of advanced knowledge of applications programming and plan assignments involving large budgets, cross functional project, or multiple projects

• Resolve issues that have impact beyond own area and apply in-depth understanding of business analysis concepts and procedures and basic knowledge of other areas

• Develop strategic application methodologies and standards for program analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, and implementation

• Conduct management activities, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching and other duties and functions as assigned

• Consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience with with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle

• Knowledge of capital markets and reference data practices

• Comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas within technology

• Proven interpersonal, leadership, management and prioritization skills

• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication with strong record of consensus building and influencing skills

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure managing multiple activities and changing priorities

• Proven ability to develop working relationships and approach work methodically with attention to detail

• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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