IT Business Lead Analyst

Citi; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability保险

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Citibank, N.A. in Tampa, FL is seeking an IT Business Lead Analyst to drive high-impact projects by shaping system scope, objectives and enhancements. The role involves risk assessment, stakeholder collaboration, and guiding business-IT decisions within Citi's technology framework.

The successful candidate will have advanced IT/business analysis credentials, strong leadership, and experience in banking systems, with hybrid work options within a commutable distance from the site.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field with 4 years of IT/business analysis experience in banking.
• Bachelor’s degree option with 6 years of relevant banking analysis experience.
• Experience leading end-to-end analysis, requirements gathering, UAT, and stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Define system scope and objectives for complex, high-impact IT projects.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations within Citi’s business context.
• Consult with business clients to determine functional specs and partner with management teams.
• Evaluate IT developments and recommend system enhancements.
• Lead and mentor analysts, manage resources, and coordinate UAT.
• Support hybrid work arrangements per Citi policy.

Skills

Business analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Requirements gathering

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Citibank, N.A. seeks an IT Business Lead Analyst for its Tampa, Florida location.

Duties

Provide inputs during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects. Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment. Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives. Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards. Provide in-depth and sophisticated analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions. Supervise day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching and other duties and functions as assigned. A telecommuting/hybrid work schedule may be permitted within a commutable distance from the worksite, in accordance with Citi policies and protocols.

Requirements

Requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field and 4 years of experience as a Business Analyst, Senior Specialist, Senior Consultant, Assistant System Engineer or related position performing business analysis in areas of retail and corporate banking. Will also accept a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field and 6 years of progressively responsible, post-baccalaureate experience as a Business Analyst, Senior Specialist, Senior Consultant, Assistant System Engineer or related position performing business analysis in areas of banking. 4 years of experience must include: Managing end to end processes and understanding business and technology needs to improve product through business analysis, technical analysis, project driving and management, product management, project tracking and designing, implementing and supporting the product. Organizing JAD (Joint Application Development) with stakeholders to develop architectural solutions, compare functionalities with user requirements, and analyze and prioritize system specifications. Performing requirements gathering, functional analysis and technical analysis to create documents such as BRD, FSD, STTM, and SRS. Organizing and executing UAT with business users. Leading and mentoring teams of business analysts.

Wage Range

$148,750 to $159,580

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Business Analysis/Client Services

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location

Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

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
• wellness programs

Citi also offers paid time off packages, including:

• planned time off (vacation)
• unplanned time off (sick leave)
• 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.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date

Nov 03, 2026

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