Project Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Project Analyst to apply deep disciplinary knowledge to improve processes and workflows within the Operations Project Management area. The role involves coordinating project scope, dependencies, resources, and change control, while communicating with stakeholders and ensuring cost tracking and risk management.

The candidate should have 7-9 years of experience in business analysis and testing, with a must-have background in funds services.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of experience in business analysis and testing.
• Experience in funds services domain is a must.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the project plan and stakeholder management plan.
• Document and understand project dependencies and scope with key stakeholders.
• Ensure resources are assigned to the project and monitor commitments.
• Ensure change control is executed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish project communication needs and support development of a communication plan.
• Track project costs, identify variances, and reforecast as needed.
• Measure project management performance against defined standards.
• Develop the project risk management plan and coordinate with procurement on contracts.
• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and team members; assess risk in business decisions.

Skills

Business Analysis

Testing

Funds services domain

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Project Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work‑flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub‑function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Responsibilities

• Ensure creation of project plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central project issue log.
• Identify key stakeholders who will participate in project scope definition. Identify, document, and understand project dependencies
• Ensure appropriate resources are assigned to project & monitor commitment.
• Ensure change control is executed throughout project.
• Establish project communication needs and support creation of project communication plan.
• Track actual project costs, identify variances, and reforecast project costs as needed.
• Measure project management performance against standards.
• Create the project risk management plan.
• Work with procurement team to create, administer, track, and eventually close project contracts.
• Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area to resolve issues.
• 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

• 7-9 years relevant experience in Business Analysis and Testing
• Experience in Funds services domain is a Must

Education

• Bachelor’s/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: Operations - Core

Job Family: Operations Project Management

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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