Senior Business Analyst at Citi

Overview of Citi:

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Business Intelligence & Process Reengineering Team.
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Markets Operations Belfast Overview:
Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business.  We support a wide range of internal stakeholders including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with external clients, playing a key role in the overall client experience. 

A role within Markets Operations means that you will have a truly global reach, in a supportive environment which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast’s iconic Titanic Quarter.  

You can play an important part in transforming and simplifying our operating model, creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion within an organisation that authentically values and invests in its people

Role Overview:

The team is currently recruiting for a project analyst to execute on global initiatives across Middle Office and Securities Settlements, spanning both Cash Equities and Fixed Income Business Lines.  Initiatives will cover but not limited to regulatory, strategic re-architecture and process improvement.

What you'll do:

• Execute established project management disciplines including the development of program governance and effective stakeholder management to drive planning and execution
• Identify, prioritise and proactively manage dependencies, risks, exceptions and issues
• Evaluate front to back control processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement with SME’s
• Communicate with all stakeholders to elicit, analyze and validate the requirements for changes to control processes, within workshops, working groups and other forums.
• Analyze the information collected in a detailed manner whilst working independently and as part of the overall team.
• Work with sponsors to ensure that there are trackable, tangible benefits and associated KPIs.
• Work collaboratively with technology, ensuring there are clear delivery plans aligned to Operations strategic requirements and hold delivery plan owners to account
• Facilitate User Acceptance Testing collaborating with internal and external teams where required
• Develop presentations to Markets Operations and business management covering project / program status and plans
• Contribute to the design and delivery of Operations training plans and materials, present training to small and large groups as required

What we'll need from you:

• Knowledge of a process in any of the Securities products (Equities, Fixed Income, SBL or Prime)
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, well organized and have great attention to detail and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative.
• Able to lead conference calls and produce meeting agendas, materials, and minutes.
• Excellent Excel, Powerpoint and process mapping skillsets
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate to a range of audiences and facilitate discussions.
• Willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers