Business Analyst Product Owner, AVP

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial technology seeks an IT Business Lead Analyst in Belfast. This senior-level role involves managing complex projects, liaising between business users and technologists while delivering high-quality tech solutions. Candidates should possess strong agile experience, exceptional communication skills, and a problem-solving mindset. The role offers a hybrid work model, an inclusive environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Bonuses

Private medical insurance

Pension

Parental leave

Discounts

Learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience as a product owner/manager in product companies.
• Strong knowledge of agile practices and backlog management.
• Product knowledge in Margin & Collateral, OTC Derivatives, Payments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with users to translate their needs into technology requirements.
• Manage the product backlog and participate in all stages of product development.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

Skills

Agile practices

Backlog management

Communication

Problem solving

Risk management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Who we look for

We are undergoing an exciting transformation in the domains of Margin and Collateral, OTC derivatives, Payments, and Cash Management within Markets Technology. We aim to enhance our technology offerings to become the most competitive on the street. In this role, you will participate in the entire SDLC, working closely with business users, engineers, QA, and support teams to create a technology product vision and roadmap, ensuring its timely and budgeted delivery.

As part of our global technology team, you will collaborate with passionate product owners and engineers dedicated to building simple and effective solutions for complex business problems.

This role is suitable for a strong analyst with excellent organizational skills who enjoys solving complex business and process challenges. You should have experience in building robust, high-quality solutions, possess excellent communication skills, and be capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Job Description:

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level role responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to facilitate clear and logical communication, in coordination with the Technology team. The main goal is to support continuous exploration and analysis of business performance to derive insights and inform business planning.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with business and operational users to understand their needs and translate these into technology requirements.
2. Align with the product vision and maintain cohesion throughout the SDLC; create a product roadmap based on this vision.
3. Manage the product backlog, prioritizing tasks based on challenging requirements.
4. Participate actively in all stages of product development, including defining scope, objectives, and necessary enhancements for complex projects.
5. Monitor and evaluate product progress; identify risks, communicate impacts, and propose mitigation strategies considering business implications.
6. Consult with business clients to determine system specifications and collaborate with management to meet organizational goals.
7. Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business needs, recommending system improvements based on analysis of processes and standards.
8. Provide in-depth analysis to define problems, develop innovative solutions, and influence strategic decisions.
9. Assess risks associated with business decisions, ensuring compliance, safeguarding assets, and escalating issues as needed.
10. Work with the wider team and end users to deliver updates, reports, and participate in Scrum activities and sprints.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a product owner/manager in product companies.
• Proven track record of delivering strategic change programs in fast-paced financial product environments.
• Strong knowledge of agile practices and backlog management.
• Product knowledge in Margin & Collateral, OTC Derivatives, Payments, or related domains is a plus.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, proactive; capable of adding impact strategically and tactically.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior management.
• Strong risk management mindset and control awareness.
• Ability to analyze complex information, develop solutions, and make sound judgments.
• Self-reliant, problem solver, results-oriented.
• Ability to build trust and act as a business partner with a client-focused approach.
• Knowledge of external/internal best practices and organizational development.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel for data analysis.
• Experience across all SDLC phases and agile methodologies.
• Deep understanding of business analysis principles.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you

We prioritize positive social and financial impacts, supporting our employees with comprehensive benefits, including a hybrid work model (up to 2 days remote), competitive salary, and additional perks such as generous holiday allowance, bonuses, private medical insurance, pension, parental leave, discounts, and learning resources.

We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. Join us to explore your potential and thrive.

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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family: Business Analysis / Client Services

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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 additional skills, please refer to the above or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

If you require accommodations due to a disability, please review Accessibility at Citi. For more information, see Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.