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Citigroup Business Analyst - Equity Derivatives Trade Management and Data Technology (VP) – Hybrid in Belfast, United Kingdom
Job Title: 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 Reference 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, 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
Proven delivery track of complex global projects
Basic knowledge of data modelling
Strong SQL is essential with the ability to navigate a database and use SQL to extract data
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
Valuing Diversity:
The successful candidate must demonstrate an appreciation of a diverse workforce, including an appreciation of differences in style or perspective, and the use of differences to add value to decisions or actions to achieve organizational success.
Qualifications:
Degree educated in Finance and/or Technology would be beneficial or candidates who have operated in a similar role.
Project management qualification beneficial but not essential
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, 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. (https://careers.citigroup.com/why-citi/global-benefits.html)
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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Job Family Group:
Technology
Job Family:
Applications Development
Time Type:
Full time
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