Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst - C12 - London

Citigroup Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services provider seeks an Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst in London. This role involves establishing and implementing new or revised application systems, analyzing complex issues, and providing user support. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years of experience in relevant fields and a bachelor's degree. Strong project management skills are essential, alongside experience in systems analysis and programming.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in software applications.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and cost estimates.
• Monitor and control all phases of the development process.
• Provide operational support for business users.

Skills

Systems analysis

Programming

Project management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Spring

MongoDB

SQL

Job description

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

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 Background:

The Credit Risk Services Technology team is responsible for delivering Credit Risk, BASEL, DSFT Analytics and Monitoring software to Citi’s Credit Risk Organization which manages Citi’s exposure to financial institutions, governments and corporates that trade with Citi.

The team builds and maintains software used to calculate key attributes in Credit Risk Monitoring such as Pre-Settlement Exposure, Exposure At Default, Risk Weighted Assets,

Haircut for Security and Cash Collateral, Concentration of Collateral and Eligibility/Liquidity of Collateral.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Be part of a team of Software Engineers/Analyst Developers spread across globally and work effectively in delivery scalable and efficient solutions to Credit Risk and Regulatory clients.

• Collaborate effectively with a large global team of software engineers, business analysts, dev-ops and support staff to deliver software solutions for the business

• Continuously learning and adopting new technologies where appropriate to solve business problems and helping the team stay on course with the latest technologies

• Review and Challenge enhancement requirements for comprehensive details thus leading to quality solution

• Design detailed technical solutions and prepare corresponding documentation

• Continuously work on Developing , Maintaining and Recommending Enhancements to improve the performance and stability of the Credit Risk Management application

• Continuously participate in core reviews in order to improve delivery from Self and from the team.

Development Value:

The role will provide opportunities to work in a fast pace environment, by building out solutions using best in class technology to solve complex business problems in a large global capital markets organization.

Citi’s scale and diversity provide a rich learning environment for technical, business and leadership skills. Day to Day work will involve heavy collaboration with teams in Irving, TX

New Jersey, Tampa and Pune, India, and the opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals in the Capital Markets technology space.

Preferred Critical Competencies:

• 2+ Years of experience in Capital Markets firm (Investment Bank / Investment Management) with good understanding of Credit Risk Management and associated metrics is highly desirable.

• Should have background in Risk Technology and familiar with key risk metrics such as PSE, EAD, RWA, VaR, Haircut, Concentration.

• 5+ Years of experience leading a team of Software Engineers/Analyst Developers

• Working knowledge of Agile Software Development processes

• Proven ability to build tools to solve complex business problems

• Experience with Spring, Spring Integration, Spring Batch, Distributed Caching – GEMFIRE, MongoDB, SQL

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a large global team

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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