Trade Management Services Data Analyst

Citi; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Belfast is seeking a Capital Markets Business/Data Analyst to drive development of the VARCITI trade cost analytics platform. You will bridge business needs and technology, partnering with trading desks, business management and senior stakeholders to deliver actionable analytics.

The role focuses on platform evolution, cost transparency and reconciliations, using SQL, data visualization and Excel to enable clearer trading cost insights across global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced SQL and data analytics skills.
• Experience with trade cost analytics beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead development initiatives for the VARCITI trade cost analytics platform.
• Design and deliver robust analytics including volume profiling and cost trends.
• Refine reconciliation processes for expenses against invoices.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Middle Office, Operations and Tech to translate requirements.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Data analysis

Data visualization

Excel & PowerPoint

Agile methodologies

SDLC understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QlikView

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Team/Role Overview

Join Citi's Global Business Expense Transparency organization as a Capital Markets Business/Data Analyst. You'll drive the development and enhancement of our Trade Cost Calculator and Analytics platform—a best-in-class system providing critical insights into trading costs and activities across global markets. This role demands a seasoned professional who can bridge business and technology, working directly with trading desks, business management, and senior stakeholders to deliver actionable analytics and drive platform evolution.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development & Analytics

• Lead development initiatives for the VARCITI trade cost analytics platform
• Design and deliver robust trade and cost analytics, including volume profiling, product analysis, and expense trend identification
• Develop and refine reconciliation processes for trade expense analytics against third-party invoices

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology teams to understand dependencies and design effective metrics
• Engage trading desks and senior stakeholders to promote platform capabilities and gather enhancement requirements
• Own trading cost fee calculations and volume reconciliation processes across multiple products

Requirements & Delivery

• Collaborate with technology teams throughout the software development lifecycle to translate business requirements into timely feature releases
• Analyze enhancement opportunities to increase transparency and accuracy in cost reporting
• Gather and document requirements for new metrics, reporting enhancements, and onboarding requests

What We’ll Need From You

Experience & Knowledge

• Intermediate experience in commercial, fast-paced business environments with focus on technology or financial analysis
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of trade flow processes and systems preferred
• Knowledge of products traded across Fixed Income, Commodities, and Equities preferred
• Proven track record identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements in data/analytical workflows

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL proficiency (required)
• Expertise in data visualization tools (QlikView, Tableau, or similar)
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies

Core Competencies

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Bachelor's degree required

Job Family Group

Corporate Services

Job Family

Supply Chain

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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