SmartStream TLM, Recon, SQL Senior Analyst

Citi; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is hiring for a senior Reconciliations technology role in Chennai. The candidate will lead the development and support of reconciliations solutions, work with SmartStream/TLM, and manage projects across Citi and vendor teams.

The role requires deep growth in banking tech, strong SQL/Unix skills, and experience with Agile methodologies. You will mentor analysts and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years in Banking Technologies including Recon Tools and Applications support.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications.
• Experience managing and implementing successful projects.
• Exposure to SmartStream TLM, OneRec, QuickRec, PLSQL/Unix/Shell scripting, DMW, Autosys, ETL, Recon Build.
• Exposure to big data platforms and Python is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum SDLD methodology.
• Proven leadership and SME capabilities in reconciliations tech solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates, IT planning and risk tech activities.
• Monitor development lifecycle: analysis, design, construction, testing and implementation; provide user support.
• Analyze business and system processes; evaluate and recommend solutions.
• Suggest security measures after implementation and ensure system functionality.
• Consult with users and tech groups; install and support exposure systems.
• Define operating standards and processes; mentor junior analysts.
• Operate with limited supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Act as SME to stakeholders and team members; assess risk and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Recon Tools

Application support

Programming languages

Systems analysis

Project management

PL/SQL

Unix

Shell scripting

JIRA

DevOps tools

Linux

ETL

AutoSys

Big data (Spark)

Python

Agile / Scrum

SME

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Lead Global Reconciliations projects

Team leadership experience

Expert in Reconciliations

Experience with Citi tools

Industry knowledge in financial services

Tools

SmartStream TLM Premium/TLM Recs

Recon Frontier & Intellimatch

Oracle PL/SQL

Linux

JIRA

Autosys

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas
• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users
• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement
• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality
• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems
• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes
• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts
• 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.
• Key responsibilities also include - Build, Develop and Maintain Recons using vendor and inhouse tools

Recommended Qualifications

• Requires minimum 10+ years of experience in Banking Technologies including Recon Tools and Application support with expertise in programming languages.
• Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
• Exposure/hands-on experience in SmartStream TLM, OneRec, QuickRec, PLSQL/Unix/Shell scripting, DMW, Autosys, ETL, Recon Build
• Exposure to big data platform, SPARK, Python would be added advantage
• Possess Critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for interpreting data.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Manage Global Reconciliations projects & work proactively with business partners for successful projects delivery
• Lead small/mid-size teams across Citi and vendors
• Must be expert in the area of Reconciliations with demonstrated success in delivering technology solutions with medium to complex architecture
• Proven Experience of building Cash/Securities/Internals/Inter-System Reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Citi, the financial services industry and possesses good level of business acumen
• Experience in Industry standard reconciliation tools including SmartStream TLM Premium/TLM Recs, Recon Frontier & Intellimatch
• Strong knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL, Linux with working knowledge of industry standard data analytics/reporting tools
• Hands on experience with JIRA, DevOps Tools, Linux, AutoSys, MS Office tools required.
• Demonstrated project management experience and detailed knowledge of technology products
• Experience with Agile / Scrum SDLD methodology required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills

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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