Lead Business Analyst - Vice President (Middle Office IBOR)

• Lead new business onboarding and system developments projects; management of multiple high priority visible projects

• Support migration tasks and Production Validation Testing for new system functionalities and client changes 

• Preparation of business requirement documentation & analysis of proposed system changes, gathering consensus between business requirements and technology deliverables to assure smooth projects implementation; 

• Active cooperation with Product, Technology, Oversight and Clients with view of making products and services scalable and efficient 

• Challenge the status quo, display initiative and innovation – along with implementation of chosen productivity initiatives 

• Very close cooperation with other Change teams and BAU to work out standardized offering, procedures and operating model 

• Well organized capacity management and dynamic prioritization 

• Pro-active risk management and cooperation with necessary stakeholders in order to mitigate operational risk and adherence to all Citi policies. 

• Support high quality of service delivered by the team 

• Perform regular and ad hoc trainings for team members 

• Display appropriate involvement in Department strategic planning 

• Support manager with running team meetings, providing feedback for 1-2-1s and appraisals 

What we’ll need from you:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in institutions linked to capital markets; at least 3 years’ experience in leading changes through dynamic growth environment 

• Knowledge of functioning of different financial instruments

• Knowledge of SSO operational environment and end to end trade flows

• Previous background in Fund Accounting/Middle Office is a must

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and SWIFT

• Experience in leading projects – at least 2 years

• Good organizational and prioritization skills. Independent, self-motivated and hard working

• Ability to handle work pressure

• Excellent communication skills (oral & written) – ready to lead meetings with internal and external Clients

• Outstanding analytical skills & ability to synthesize information 

• Team player able to build strong professional relationships 

• Effective planning skills, ability to prioritize tasks and to work under pressure without supervision in a complex work environment 

• Ability to solve complex issues across SSO Operations and apply an appropriate risk management response 

• Process improvement capabilities, ability to challenge the status quo, think innovatively and introduce improvement initiatives