IT Business Senior Analyst

The IT Business Senior Analyst is an intermediate-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 continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives for complex projects and foster communication between business leaders and IT.
• Consult with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards and recommends solutions.
• Support system change processes from requirements through implementation and provide input based on analysis of information.
• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and provide user and operational support.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
• Act as advisor or coach to new or junior analysts and work as a team to achieve business objectives, performing other duties and functions as assigned.
• Operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
• 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.
• Oversee all technology components of diverse, moderately complex IT projects, including project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality and cost.
• Utilize expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and to resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met.
• Understand SFT products such as UST, MBS and AGY trading.
• Contribute to formulation of strategies for IT project leadership and other functional areas.
• Apply in-depth understanding of repo concepts and procedures. Be well versed with trade life cycle and post trade settlement.
• Good to have understanding of margining and use of collateralized position and commitments.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Oversee all technology components of diverse, moderately complex IT projects, including project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality and cost.
• Utilize expertise and leadership skills to direct staff and to resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met.
• Communicate with end-users to provide timely and accurate information and status updates.
• Understand SFT and Derivative products like UST, MBS, IRS, CDS etc.
• Contribute to formulation of strategies for IT project leadership and other functional areas.
• Understand repo concepts and procedures. Be well versed with trade life cycle and post trade settlement.
• Good to have understanding of margining and use of collateralized position and commitments.
• Experience in data analysis with intermediate/advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Proven interpersonal, data analysis, diplomatic, management and prioritization skills.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities and build/develop working relationships.
• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and approach work methodically with attention to detail.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

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

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Business Analysis / Client Services

Time Type: Full time