Business Lead Analyst(Data)(Finance Product Knowledge)- VP (Jersey City)

Citi; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior IT Business Lead Analyst to bridge the gap between business users and technologists. This pivotal role involves managing teams, ensuring data quality, and providing direction on complex projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively across organizational lines. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and fosters personal development. If you're passionate about driving business performance and making a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in banking or services technology roles.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Data Quality and Functional Requirements team for assigned products.
• Supervise business analytic team and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

SQL

BI Tools

Job description

About Citi:

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

As a bank with a brain and a soul, Citi creates economic value that is systemically responsible and in our clients’ best interests. Our technology solutions are the foundations of everything we do from keeping the bank safe, managing global resources, and providing the technical tools our workers need to be successful to designing our digital architecture and ensuring our platforms provide a first-class customer experience. We reimagine client and partner experiences to deliver excellence through secure, reliable, and efficient services.

Our commitment to diversity includes a workforce that represents the clients we serve from all walks of life, backgrounds, and origins. We foster an environment where the best people want to work. We value and demand respect for others, promote individuals based on merit, and ensure opportunities for personal development are widely available to all. Ideal candidates are innovators with well-rounded backgrounds who bring their authentic selves to work and complement our culture of delivering results with pride. If you are a problem solver who seeks passion in your work, come join us. We’ll enable growth and progress together.

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Data Quality and Functional Requirements team for assigned product (e.g. Derivatives, Loans, Securities, Repos)
• Supervise a business analytic team supporting one large system or multiple systems with responsibilities including work allocation, budget and planning, performance evaluation, compensation, staffing and other duties as assigned
• Provide direction and technical leadership on complex, high-impact projects and in all phases of the development and implementation process, ensuring essential procedures are followed
• Identifying, analyzing, and interpreting data to meet business requirements and facilitate development
• Providing Level 3 support as required to resolve data issues and gaps
• Liaising with project/ development teams and providing support during program and project life cycles
• Resolve issues that have impact beyond own area and apply in-depth understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas
• Work as a team to achieve objectives and negotiate with internal and external parties
• 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.
• Ability to manage teams.
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• Person with 6-10 years of experience, working in similar roles across banking or services technology; Knowledge of Corporate banking and trade finance is preferred Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience with databases, SQL and BI tools
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven interpersonal skills with ability to partner and influence across organizational lines
• Proven ability of using complex analytical, interpretive and problem-solving techniques

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. (Citi will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization for this position). Position is based in New Jersey. Candidate must be located within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Business Analysis / Client Services

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Jersey City New Jersey United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $129,840.00 - $194,760.00

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.

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Apr 28, 2025

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