Project Manager / Business Analyst Lead, Market Operations Transformation - VP

Citigroup, Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi, a leading global financial institution, seeks a VP-level Project Manager/Business Analyst to join their Markets Transformation team in Belfast. This role is key in driving a Global Reconciliation Transformation Program, requiring a strong background in finance and project management. With a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, Citi emphasizes employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Significant finance and/or accounting experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager.
• Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in the banking industry is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects, develop plans, and track deliverables.
• Foster relationships with business and technology stakeholders.
• Proactively manage communication of status, issues, and risks.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounting experience

Stakeholder negotiation

Judgment calls

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferable)

Tools

MS Project

VISIO

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

Project Manager / Business Analyst Lead, Market Operations Transformation - VP

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

Citi Markets Operations is currently at a pivotal point in its evolution and journey to implement a target operating model. We take pride and are passionate about our People and our culture. We are invested in people and their development. We are transforming and simplifying our operating model creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The Markets Transformation team is currently recruiting for a hybrid Business Analyst/Project Manager at VP level to support a Global Reconciliation Transformation Program. The role will work in partnership with operations teams and technology partners across APAC, EMEA and North and South America. The role requires a good understanding of basic Finance and Accounting principles including, but not limited to reconciliations, journal entry preparation, month-end close, balance sheet substantiation, Markets products and operational processing as well as project management practices and discipline.

What you'll do

• Manages a set of assigned projects, development of plans, tracking progress of deliverables, performing analysis as part of issue resolution, ensuring all project delivery documentation is in place.

• Partner with Line Operations teams to ensure all the correct metrics and controls are in place to ensure monitoring remains relevant and effective
• Foster and maintain relationships with business and technology stakeholders and /or other team members and engaged in working groups, steercos, and workshops where required.
• Proactively manages the communication of status, issue, and risks to the Sponsor and key stakeholders on a timely basis.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy and can operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

What we'll need from you

• Significant Finance and/or accounting experience as a Business Analyst and/or Project Manager
• Effectively negotiate and influence key stakeholders to include senior management
• Ability to make sound judgment calls on issues that can be both quantitative and qualitative in nature
• Proficient in MS Office applications, MS Project, VISIO, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Prior banking industry experience is preferrable
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree is a plus

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, 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:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• 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.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

Job Family Group:
Project and Program Management

Job Family:
Project Management

Time Type:
Full time

Most Relevant Skills
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