Operations Core Project Lead Analyst

Citi; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off packages

Job summary

Citi in Irving, Texas, is seeking a Project Lead who will provide Loan IQ product support and manage project milestones. The successful candidate will have 6-10 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to work independently.

This role requires expertise in Trading and strategic decision-making to influence business outcomes. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401(k), and is situated in an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in a similar industry.
• Ability to manage complex deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and interpretive thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Loan IQ product support and analysis for Trading.
• Manage the execution of project milestones and budgets.
• Act as a subject matter expert for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Loan IQ Product analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

The Project Lead 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 Trading business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required 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 Trading business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Responsibilities:

• Loan IQ Product support / analysis for Trading / Secondary Loan Trading (SLT) which will include management of enhancements, production support and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Loan IQ subject matter expert
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of executing of 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 are 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.
• 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.

Recommended 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 required, Master’s degree preferred

Benefits:

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 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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