Senior Project Analyst - Asset Servicing

Citi; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Project Analyst - Asset Servicing in India to oversee accurate processing of corporate events across markets. The role interfaces with depositary, regulators and Citi lines of business, acting as a client advocate and strategic partner.

The position requires coordinating release planning, working with technology and product teams, and ensuring BRD/FRD review and testing. It also entails ensuring documentation readiness and staff preparation for implementation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Asset Servicing and custody products.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience delivering to deadlines in project or BA roles.

Responsibilities

• Understand Operating Model to advise stakeholders on changes.
• Coordinate release planning and post-implementation reviews.
• Collaborate with technology and product to develop robust solutions.
• Review BRDs/FRDs and support testing of solutions.
• Lead BRD/FRD walkthroughs with multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and communicated to impacted parties.
• Prepare and execute test plans for Asset Servicing projects.

Skills

Asset Servicing / Custody knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Project BA experience

Team player

Education

BA/UAT experience preferred

Equity/Fixed Income/Asset Backed securities knowledge

MS Office proficiency

2-5 years banking Asset Servicing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Project Analyst - Asset Servicing is responsible for the accurate and timely processing a range of different corporate event types across multiple markets. The department interfaces directly with the local market entities including depositary, counterparts and regulators as well as other Citi lines of business, internal and external clients. The Citi Asset Servicing department is a varied, fast paced, challenging & enjoyable place to work which has something for everyone.

The team is the initial contact point for operational & Product development requests and business analysis. The team produces/reviews BRDs (Business Requirements Document) & FRDs (Functional Requirements Document), manages UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and coordinates implementation of new developments.

The successful candidate will be required to have a strong and detailed understanding of end-to-end operations and act as a client advocate. You will be required to interface with internal stakeholders at a senior level, acting as escalation point as well as a strategic business partner.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding the Operating Model to be able to advise all stakeholders on the impact of any change of the model.
• Assist the Project Manager with the co-ordination of release planning, execution and post-implementation review.
• Working with technology and product colleagues to develop a robust, stable and scalable solution.
• Understand Business Requirement Documents and support testing of solutions.
• Create Business Scenarios for testing through own knowledge and leveraging the knowledge of Operations specialists.
• Leading BRD and FRD walkthroughs with multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure all solutions are appropriately documented and communicated to impacted parties.
• Ensure that core Operations staff ready for the implementation.
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure all project documentation is in place, updated and in good order.
• Work with the Project Manager to communicate to stakeholders/senior management the status of a project.
• Carry out test planning and test execution for key Asset Servicing projects

Skills And Experience

• Asset Servicing / Custody Product knowledge.
• Analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to operate and deliver to deadlines.
• Project work or Business Analysis experience is a plus.
• Proven success as a team player.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years relevant experience

Education:

• Must have 2-5 years relevant banking experience in Asset Servicing
• BA/UAT experience preferred
• Knowledge of multiple types of investment instruments including: Equity securities, Fixed Income and Asset Backed securities
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access- is desired)
• Proven success as a team player

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

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Core

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Job Family:

Operations Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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