Business Analyst - Equity Derivatives Trade Management and Data Technology (VP) – Hybrid

Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

What We do / The Team

You will join the Equity Derivatives Trade management and Data technology team in Belfast, specializing in supporting the strategic reference data platform used by Global Equity Derivatives business. This team is a key partner to the markets business and has been a major contributor to its success. In line with business expansion plans, and to close the gap to competition, the organization is undertaking long term programme of platform review and redevelopment.  The ability to solve challenging business problems and manage projects effectively and efficiently in a complex technical environment is vital to the success of the overall strategy

Role Overview/What will you do:

This is a high visibility position to drive the execution of the Global Equity Derivatives Strategic Risk and Market Data book of work.  The successful candidate will partner with technology and business organizations to provide solutions that enhance the foundation of our Equity Derivatives business. The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-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.

This is great opportunity to help transform Equities Derivatives systems into an integrated, best-in-class platform that will represent technology response to growing business ambitions in the face of industry/regulatory challenges

Responsibilities:

Overall ownership of the following functions within the group:

• Problem definition & requirements gathering
• Use case 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

The following are 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 manner

Key Skills and Experience required –

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst with extensive knowledge of derivative products, preferably understanding of reference data required across Risk, and Equities Market Data
• 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 
• Proven delivery track of complex global projects 
• Basic knowledge of data modelling 
• Project management experience
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Visio, JIRA & Confluence

• Basic understanding of data modelling & object orientation

Added Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills: Ability to see big picture, but also drill down into details 
• 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 

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, 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

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

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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