Lead Technical Business Analyst

Citi Belfast is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with a diverse and talented team of over 3000 people from over 40 different nationalities across our four Belfast offices.

We are the only global investment bank operating in Northern Ireland. Every day, our local experts interact with global teams in over 100 countries developing and supporting next-generation technology solutions for the enterprise and delivering critical services to the bank and its customers, to make sure we are a stronger and safer organization for our clients. You will have a truly global reach, which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast’s iconic Titanic Quarter.

The Lead Technical Business Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for driving project execution, liaising between business users and technologists, to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team.

In this role you will work on a best in class system that acts as the strategic source for high quality Securities Reference data across the enterprise, enhancing it’s capabilities and data in line with business and regulatory requirements.

By joining the Security Master Central (SMC) team you will work with the latest technologies and interact with stakeholders from across the bank enabling Citi to succeed. As a lead you will be responsible for leading teams to deliver value for our clients, while playing a crucial role in our data governance and data quality strategy.

Our partners are internal teams with functions across the full trade lifecycle as well as external third party data sources. This range of stakeholders guarantees a wide-ranging variety of projects. This will ensure that the role will continue to positively challenge you, however you will meet and outpace this challenge due to an excellent support structure and multitude of training opportunities available.

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.

• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives.

• Analysis of large sets of product reference data across Equities, Fixed Income, Derivatives and Structured Finance securities from varying sources.

• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions.

• Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate system alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, system and industry standards.

• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for data controls, modelling, testing and implementation.

• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• Lead the execution of multiple projects, review and guide the work of junior colleagues.

• 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:

• Relevant experience with knowledge of Capital Markets/Investment Banking industry.

• Experience in data analysis with knowledge of databases, data modelling and data analysis tools such as SQL.

• Demonstrate excellent analytical, written and verbal communication and presentation skills with an ability to tailor delivery to the required audience.

• Proven problem-solver with the ability to work under pressure, approach work methodically and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

• Knowledge of data transformation/normalisation practices and experience working with third party providers of data, is desirable.

• Experience driving results across a team, regions, and functions, with understanding of how collaboration accomplishes objectives.

• Extensive experience of partner management and influencing skills

• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.

• Excellent Microsoft office skills

• 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

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plan

• Paid Parental Leave

• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.
 

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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