IT Loan IQ Business Lead Analyst - VP

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an experienced IT Business Lead Analyst responsible for bridging communication between business users and technical teams. This senior-level role involves analyzing business performance and implementing system enhancements for high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will possess skills in Loan IQ, business analysis, and a solid understanding of agile methodologies, while thriving in a hybrid working environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in Loan IQ and Loan IQ Accounting.
• Proficiency in MS Office for data analysis.
• Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between business users and technologists for project coordination.
• Consult with clients to determine system functional specifications.
• Provide risk assessment and propose mitigation strategies.

Skills

Loan IQ

Business Analyst

MS Office

Software Development Life Cycle

Business Analysis

Agile/Jira

Techno-functional skills

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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. 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:

• Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives
• Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards
• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions
• Supervise day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching and other duties and functions as assigned
• 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.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Highly experience in Loan IQ and Loan IQ Accounting
• Business Analyst experience
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis
• Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis
• Loan IQ accounting subject matter experience preferred
• Agile/Jira Experience
• Techno-functional skillset
• SQL

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, 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.

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.

#LI-RH

• 6+ years’ experience in Loan IQ and Loan IQ Accounting
• Business Analyst experience
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis
• Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis
• Loan IQ accounting subject matter experience preferred
• Agile/Jira Experience
• Techno-functional skillset
• SQL

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

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