Business Analytics Lead Analyst - Vice President

Citigroup; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup seeks an experienced Business Analyst to define requirements, enhance processes, and support finance technology initiatives across the organization.

You will build business knowledge by understanding systems and data, gather BRD/FRD/User Stories, translate needs into specifications, and drive testing with IT teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Business Analysis experience in Finance, preferably with Controllers, Treasury, or FP&A.
• Proficiency in Data Analysis with understanding of Data Models and strong SQL skills.
• Experience with BA tools like JIRA, Confluence, Visio, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business, functional and data demand requirements (BRD, FRD, User Stories).
• Translate business needs into clear system specifications and acceptance criteria; create test plans and support testing.
• Collaborate with technology teams; develop business context and knowledge of systems and data models.
• Understand data across multiple platforms; perform in-depth data analysis using various tools.
• Manage stakeholders; communicate status, risks, and findings concisely.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Process mapping

Documentation

Job description

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced Business Analyst to define requirements, enhance processes, and support technology initiatives that span across Finance technology. The role involves building of business knowledge by understanding the various systems and processes in the organization, and by exploring and analyzing their associated data.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Analysis : Gather, analyze, and document business, functional and data demand requirements (BRD, FRD, User Stories). Translate business needs into clear system specifications and acceptance criteria. Create test plans, test cases, and support System Testing and UAT. Track and resolve issues using tools like JIRA , Confluence, and collaborate with technology teams.
• Business Knowledge : Develop business context and knowledge. Become a subject matter expert in the different systems, processes and associated data models in the organization.
• Data Exploration: Understand existing data & reporting across multiple platforms scattered across the organization. Gather information by connecting with people across business teams and technology.
• Data Analysis : Conduct in-depth data analysis of business data. A hands‑on approach is essential, demanding proficiency in a range of tools and technologies to extract, transform, and analyze data effectively.
• Stakeholder Management : Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their specific needs and translate those needs into effective analytical solutions. Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders timely manner. Present findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Governance & Compliance: Safeguarding the integrity and quality of data underpinning analytical initiatives, promoting a data‑driven culture across the landscape. Establish and maintain appropriate governance processes to ensure compliance with requirements and internal standards.

Qualifications

• 10 years + of Business Analysis experience in Finance, preferably with Controllers, Treasury, or FP&A.
• Proficiency in Data Analysis with an understanding of Data Models and strong SQL skills.
• Experience with BA tools: JIRA, Confluence, Visio, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), process mapping, and documentation.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's 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: Decision Management

Job Family: Business Analysis

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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