Business Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Business Analyst to liaise between business and technology teams. In this role, you will enhance a strategic data application, analyze large sets of securities reference data, and contribute to the development of efficient solutions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside relevant industry experience.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Performance related bonus

Private Medical Care

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the industry required.
• Knowledge of financial markets advantageous.
• Experience in data analysis and databases.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between business users and technologists to drive solutions.
• Analyze client needs, derive test cases, document use cases.
• Consult with users to troubleshoot system issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Business 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 to drive efficient and scalable solutions that deliver value across the bank. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to the continuous development of a strategic data application within the ISG (Information Services Group).

In this role you will work on a best in class system that acts as the strategic source for high quality Securities Reference data across the enterprise, enhancing it’s capabilities and data in line with business and regulatory requirements. By joining the Security Master Central (SMC) team you will work with the latest technologies and interact with stakeholders from across the bank enabling Citi to succeed in delivering value for our clients, while playing a key role in our data governance and data quality strategy. Our partners are teams across the full trade lifecycle ensuring you a wide-ranging variety of projects. This will ensure that the role will continue to positively challenge you, however you will meet and outpace this challenge due to an excellent support structure and multitude of training opportunities available.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of software development lifecycle procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using script tools and analysing/interpreting code

• Analyse business client needs, derive test cases, understand and document their use case.

• Resolve problems by translating business requirements, identifying trends and defining scope to inform technical solution.

• Analysis of large sets of product reference data across Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives and Structured Finance securities from varying sources.

• Define and design enhancements to the system, business processes and process automation utilizing best practices and industry standards.

• Consult with users and clients to trouble shoot complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes and systems.

• Identify and communicate risks and impacts, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment

• Foster communication between business leaders and IT stakeholders facilitating exchange of ideas/information in a concise and logical manner.

• Providing reports, metrics and presentations to inform business users.

• Test systems to ensure projects meet requirements and identify system problems

• 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:

• Proven relevant experience in the industry

• Knowledge of financial Markets highly advantageous

• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills, communication and presentation skills with an ability to tailor delivery to the required audience.

• Proven problem-solver with the ability to work under pressure, approach work methodically and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements

• Experience in data analysis with knowledge of databases

• SQL knowledge preferable

• Ability to work independently and in a team across levels, regions, and functions, with understanding of how collaboration accomplishes objectives.

• Able to operate with a limited level of direct supervision. And can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• You should have experience of partner management and influencing skills

• Microsoft office skills - Primarily Excel

• Familiarity with the various stages of Software Development Lifecycle and knowledge of applicable business systems and industry standards.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree OR equivalent experience

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

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

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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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