Applications Development Lead Analyst

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; India; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG in India seeks an Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to drive design and delivery of core systems in coordination with the Technology team.

The role emphasizes leading systems analysis, programming activities, and governance of a high‑impact AI portfolio, while ensuring Citi policy compliance and alignment with the overall architecture.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Apps Development or systems analysis.
• Extensive experience in system analysis and software programming.
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects.
• Subject Matter Expert in at least one area of Applications Development.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to integrate functions for new products and process improvements.
• Resolve high-impact problems through analysis of complex processes and standards.
• Provide expertise in programming and ensure designs adhere to architecture.
• Develop standards for coding, testing, and implementation.
• Advise mid-level developers and analysts and allocate work as needed.
• Assess risk and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citi policy.
• Lead and govern AI projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Maintain status dashboards and real-time project updates for stakeholders.

Skills

Apps Development

Systems analysis

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

AI trends

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

AI frameworks

Cloud platforms

Job description

The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team.

The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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.
• Profound knowledge on Finance application topography, Expertise in gap analysis and solutioning and profound knowledge in CITI internal Process.
• Maintain a current and forward-looking perspective on the competitive landscape, emerging AI technologies, and fintech trends to ensure our strategies remain at the cutting edge.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale, transformative technology projects within a global financial institution.
• Govern a portfolio of high-impact AI projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard of quality.
• Implement and refine project management best practices tailored for agile, data-centric development.
• Deep, demonstrable techno-functional knowledge of CITI's internal processes, infrastructure, and project management methodologies.
• Lead stakeholder coordination & collaboration, with business unit leaders and technology teams to identify opportunities, secure buy-in, communicate progress, and manage expectations for all initiatives including AI.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive status dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide transparent, real-time updates on project progress, KPIs, risks, Compliance for the entire portfolio and outcomes to all relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

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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