AVP Project Senior Analyst

Citi; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 96,400 - 144,600; Full time

Job summary

Citi in New Castle, Delaware is seeking a seasoned Project Sr Analyst to guide project planning, stakeholder engagement, and cost tracking within Operations - Core. The role emphasizes leadership, analytical rigor, and cross-team collaboration.

The successful candidate will have 5-8 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and ideally Loan IQ exposure, supporting Citi’s project governance and delivery standards.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years relevant experience
• Loan IQ experience is preferred

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.

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Project Sr 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

5-8 years relevant experience

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Loan IQ experience is preferred

Job Family Group

Operations - Core

Job Family

Operations Project Management

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

New Castle Delaware United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$96,400.00 - $144,600.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Aug 07, 2026

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