IT Business Lead Analyst

Citi ,
Belfast, Antrim

Overview

Job Description

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning. Responsibilities: + Provide input 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 + 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 of experience + Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis + Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle + Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis Education: + Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience + Master's degree preferred Key Responsibilities: + Liaise with stakeholders across the Risk and Front Office Technology, Counterparty Risk Management, Finance and Front Office business organizations, and external Market Regulators to assemble key business requirements for Counterparty Risk Technology projects. Manage expectations of various stakeholder groups, and help negotiate solutions to complex problems. + Project manage complex Counterparty Credit Risk projects end to end. + Help assemble/manage detailed documentation covering Counterparty Risk calculations and other processing, to be used to discuss technology implementation details with the Business and Market Regulators in various countries/regions. + Accurately record, maintain and report Program/Project management tracking data such as milestones via Citi's internal project tracking systems. Knowledge/Experience: + 10+ years' work experience in the Capital Markets domain + Excellent understanding of Counterparty Credit Risk + Potential Future Exposure, Margin, Collateral Haircut, Liquidity and Period of Risk + ISDA MNA and CSA + Excellent understanding of Derivatives products. Qualifications: + Graduate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or Finance discipline. Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience. Skills: + Expert user of Microsoft Excel + Expert user of Microsoft Word + Proficient with SQL and any Relational Database system - Sybase/Oracle Competencies + Excellent verbal and written English + Ability to collaborate effectively in a large global team + Ability to take ownership and proactively follow up on issues + Ability to work well under pressure ----- Grade :All Job Level - All Job FunctionsAll Job Level - All Job Functions - GB ----- Time Type :Full time ----- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity CLICK HERE at . To view the "EEO is the Law" poster CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO is the Law Supplement CLICK HERE at EEOSupplement FinalJRF QA 508c.pdf . To view the EEO Policy Statement CLICK HERE at aapolicy.pdf . To view the Pay Transparency Posting CLICK HERE at . Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals wi