Senior IT Business Analyst - Markets Risk and Controls Technology

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for Markets Risk and Controls Technology in Belfast. This role involves gathering business requirements, ensuring compliance with internal audit standards, and fostering innovative solutions within the technology space. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside relevant academic qualifications.

Benefits

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

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

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis with intermediate/advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements and perform detailed analysis.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and Citi’s Project Management Standards.
• Consult with business clients for functional specifications.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Management skills

Prioritization skills

Problem-solving skills

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Information Technology

Job description

Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

What We do / The Team

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst for Markets Risk and Controls Technology who is accountable for the delivery of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing towards the software development of applications focused on controls/alerts/dispositioning within the Markets Business Controls Technology group, with focus on Compliance Risk Programs. The candidate will work directly with bright and innovative individuals on both the business and technology side. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function.

Role Overview/What will you do:

• Gather business requirements, perform detailed analysis, and produce associated functional specifications across multiple functions.
• Develop Subject Matter Expertise on key applications within the Markets Risk and Control space
• Ensure adherence to and develop best practices supporting Citi’s Project Management Standards
• Ensure the business needs are met with the most elegant and timely technology solutions
• Ensuring proper development life cycle is followed with artefacts to support Internal Audit and any inquiries
• Go-live support, investigation of issues.
• Partner with business & technology leads globally to deliver an E2E solution.
• Partner with business, technology and stakeholders to suggest innovative solutions to existing issues
• Work with technology leads across various teams to accomplish the project objectives

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives for complex projects and foster communication between business leaders and IT
• Consult with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards and recommends solutions
• Support system change processes from requirements through implementation and provide input based on analysis of information
• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and provides user and operational support
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
• Act as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts and work as a team to achieve business objectives, performing other duties and functions as assigned
• 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:

• Experience in data analysis with intermediate/advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Proven interpersonal, data analysis, diplomatic, management and prioritization skills
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities and build/develop working relationships
• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and approach work methodically with attention to detail
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

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

Visit ourGlobal Benefitspage 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.

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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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