Wholesale Lending - Data Project Manager/Business Analyst (VP) - Hybrid

Citibank; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 129,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wholesale Lending Data Project Manager/Business Analyst to lead significant projects within their Information Services Group. This role involves driving complex initiatives that enhance data quality and reporting for the Wholesale Lending and Credit Risk sectors. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in data analysis and project management to develop strategic solutions, ensuring seamless collaboration across various functions. If you have a passion for analytics and a strong background in financial data, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Data or Business Analytics and project management.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage large projects impacting multiple lines of business.
• Drive solutions through data analysis and collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

SQL

Communication Skills

Python

Financial Data Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, data science or analytics

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

SQL Tools

Job description

The Wholesale Lending Data Project Manager/Business Analyst (IT Business Lead Analyst - C13) will be responsible for driving multiple significant projects within the Information Services Group (ISG/Wholesale Lending Tech) and Institutional Credit Management (ICM) Product teams in support of One Citi Data initiatives. These projects support the Wholesale Lending and Credit Risk service models as part of the One Citi Data initiative with a focus on loans portfolio that fully supports, satisfies, and anticipates the data quality and reporting needs of the business and regulators.

The Data Project Manager/Business Analyst will develop and manage medium to long term plans and execute functional strategies for complex front to back solutions requiring coordination across multiple functions and integration between systems in a sustainable, controlled manner. They will conduct data analysis, produce recommendations, and provide input into strategic decisions affecting the various functions within a region or business. They will establish and maintain road maps/project plans and then drive deliverable execution by collaborating with multiple stakeholders across business and technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, transformative initiatives that impact multiple LOBs and/or products.
• Define key outcomes for the project and ensure clear communication and agreement with relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate closely with business and technology partners to granularly define requirements and create systemic and/or manual processes to define solutions to satisfy said requirements.
• Lead the project end to end, driving solutions with evidence through the performance of data analysis activities utilizing Excel, SQL and/or Python.
• Independently query data from multiple relational databases to validate requirements.
• Define and own the resolution of issues by developing cross-functional technology solutions utilizing a strategy the candidate defined.
• Hunt for the right solutions by collaborating with team members, technology partners, and business partners to identify efficient and strategic solutions.
• Ensure continuous measurement and communication of progress throughout project execution.
• Record meeting summaries and follow-up actions for distribution to relevant stakeholders.
• Closely monitor project progress, ensure proper engagement and timely completion.
• Identify potential risks and issues and establish corresponding mitigation plans. Execute mitigation plans to achieve path to green and ensure prompt escalation where needed.
• Own project management activities & generation of project reporting, including Enterprise PM tool (PTS-W) documentation.
• Generate presentations for senior stakeholders on project/program status in collaboration with the ISG teams.
• Utilize already-established baseline understanding of financial instruments to build on the knowledge necessary to complete the project at hand.
• Provide functional support to drive continuous process improvement across the Loans area.
• 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+ years of experience executing and leading projects in Data or Business Analytics, Banking Consultancy, major Data Driven technology implementations or similar complex initiatives.
• Extensive hands-on experience in an analytics or development role utilizing relational databases with SQL tools.
• Experience working with financial data and baseline understanding of financial instruments, especially those related to loans.
• An understanding of credit risk management, financial & regulatory reporting.
• Experience working closely with IT and development teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel, Visio, PowerPoint.
• Experience managing medium to large size projects.
• Foundational knowledge of Python a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, data science or analytics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or other similar degrees.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Technology Project Management

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

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

Anticipated Posting Close Date: Apr 22, 2025

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