Trade Management Services Data Analyst - Assistant Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. seeks a Capital Markets Business/Data Analyst to drive development of the Trade Cost Calculator and analytics platform, interfacing with trading desks and senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and platform evolution.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Front Office, Middle Office and Technology, with responsibilities spanning data analysis, metrics design, and cost reporting enhancements to improve transparency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL proficiency is required.
• Experience with data visualization tools (QlikView/Tableau) is important.
• Strong knowledge of the SDLC and data analysis in a fast-paced financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development initiatives for the VARCITI trade cost analytics platform.
• Design and deliver robust trade and cost analytics for various products.
• Partner with Front Office, Middle Office, Operations and Technology to derive metrics and drive platform enhancements.
• Own cost calculations and volume reconciliation across multiple products.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

QlikView

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

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