Operations Core Project Business Analyst, vp

Citibank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi seeks a Project Business Analyst to drive strategic project management initiatives. This role involves executing project milestones, managing stakeholder expectations, and leveraging analytical skills for complex deliverables. Candidates should have extensive experience in project operations with strong communication and commercial awareness.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 6-10 years relevant experience in project management or analyst roles.
• Full knowledge of product/process activities within relevant sectors.
• Expertise in delivery within strategic project parameters.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute project plans, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Assess project risks and escalate issues as necessary.
• Deliver analysis to support informed decision-making and strategic influence.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Diplomacy

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Project Business Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness and wholesale payment experience. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of executing to milestones and budget on one or more projects.

• Assess creation of project plan, charter, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central project issue log.

• Work with Project Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives and confirm project plans meet business needs as described in the project initiation documents.

• Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand project schedule and key milestones..

• Escalate project risks to the Project Director, or Project Sponsor, when appropriate.

• Ensure vendor performance is monitored and actions taken if performance warrants.

• Provides sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.

• Directly affects the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.

• 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.

• Knowledge with SWIFTS - Markets, commercial payments.

• 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:

• 6-10 years relevant experience

• Prior industry experience.

• Fully knowledgeable on the day-to-day activities of a product or process; Basic understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics ; Individual is expected to be subject area expert in one (or more) specific skill sets

• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

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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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

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.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 09, 2025

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