Operations Core Project Lead Analyst

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,800 - 151,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Citi is seeking an Operations Core Project Lead Analyst to provide support for key projects within the SMBIC Data and Regulatory Operations Group. This role involves ensuring effective project tracking, governance, and communication among stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in financial services, proficiency in project governance, and strong organizational skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the financial services industry.
• Ability to manage and formalize project documentation, including minutes and action logs.
• Knowledge of data management principles and experience with issue tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive project management support, tracking project plans and dependencies.
• Prepare governance decks and project reports for steering committees.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, monitoring progress and escalating issues.

Skills

Project governance

Risk management

Issue tracking

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)

Job description

Operations Core Project Lead Analyst

Location: Getzville, New York, United States
Job Type: Hybrid
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in project management within financial services

Job Overview

About the Organization
SMBIC Data and Regulatory Operations Group is a global team operating in over 20 countries, providing essential support to key business lines including Markets, Services, and Wealth Management. We enable client lifecycle transactions by supporting data demands around instruments and delivering non‑financial reporting to regulators.

Strategic Change Team is responsible for executing regulatory change initiatives, such as developing Gen AI solutioning strategies, leading strategic planning and target operating model design, and driving transformative change initiatives across the organization.

Role Summary
Provide comprehensive project management support for key projects within the SMBIC Data and Regulatory Operations Group, ensuring robust governance, tracking, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive project management support, including formalizing meeting minutes, tracking project plans, dependencies, risks, and actions.
• Prepare and update governance decks and project reports for steering committees and working groups.
• Maintain and track project documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility.
• Provide robust tracking and governance, monitoring progress and escalating issues as necessary.
• Support other smaller projects within the group, applying project management best practices.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of project timelines, resource plans, and budget tracking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in project governance, reporting, risk management, and issue tracking.
• Ability to manage and formalize project documentation, including minutes, action logs, and project plans.
• Experience creating and updating governance decks and management reports.
• Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of data management principles and experience with issue tracking systems is highly desirable.
• Experience and understanding of referential data.

Competencies

• Execution/Delivery Focus: Commitment to high‑quality project support and success.
• Organizational and Program Management: Ability to organize information, track multiple items, and maintain clear oversight.
• Oral and Written Communication: Skilled at preparing reports, minutes, and presentations and facilitating meetings.
• Problem‑Solving: Proactive in identifying and structuring issues, especially data concerns.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in documenting information and tracking project elements.
• Stakeholder Management: Effective interaction with diverse teams and individuals.

Education

• Bachelor's or university degree, or equivalent work experience. Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary range $100,800.00 – $151,200.00 per year. Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; wellness programs; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays). For more information, visit citibenefits.com.

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