Overview
The Equity Finance Technology team is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support projects and work efforts within the Prime Finance business for Securities Lending. The successful candidate will manage delivery while adopting an agile methodology, managing project timelines and risks.
Responsibilities
* Partner with program/project teams and functional groups (Equity Finance, Prime Brokerage, Cross Product, Risk, Finance, MOT Technology, Compliance, and Front-Office) to drive execution of requirements, training, and ensuring compliance with Citi standards.
* Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions.
* 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 technology application 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 analysing business processes, systems and industry standards.
* Guarantee compliance with the PM standard procedures and with all applicable tools used for program and project management (including, but not limited to, issue/risk tracking and escalation, and scorecard/metrics).
* Develop, refine, and ensure re‑baselined detailed milestone plans are available for all important deliverables and that interdependencies are understood and addressed.
* Execute against multiple contending priorities simultaneously, performing required business analysis, project management, systems analysis, and stakeholder management tasks.
* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and escalating control issues with transparency.
Qualifications
* Extensive BA experience with proven investment banking experience, particularly knowledge of Securities Lending and Funding.
* Proven ability to work in a high‑pressure environment.
* Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think strategically.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
* Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
* Familiarity with agile methodologies.
* Proven ability to work in a global team across time zones.
* Proven experience with PowerPoint and visual representations.
Desired Skills
* SQL.
* Knowledge of Prime Services.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Compensation and Benefits
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week).
* Competitive base salary, annually reviewed.
* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* Discretionary 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.
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