VP - Business Analyst - Strategic Trade Management (Hybrid)

Overview

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• Creative
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Productive
• Adaptable
• Relationship Expertise

Responsibilities

The Equities Derivatives Technology Team supports Equities Derivatives business front office systems globally including risk management, trade capture and lifecycle processing systems. In line with business expansion plans the organisation is undertaking a long-term programme of platform review and redevelopment which includes the build out of a new greenfield trade capture platform, Artemis.

Job Purpose:

This VP level Business Analyst position in the Artemis team is a high visibility role working to define and implement the strategic trade capture and position management system for Equity Derivatives. The successful candidate will partner with technology and business organizations to deliver this multi-year project to facilitate business growth, improve controls, and automate trade capture and improve lifecycle management. The ability to solve challenging business problems and manage projects effectively and efficiently in a complex technical environment is vital to the success of both the overall strategy and the candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver in-depth business analysis, focused on accuracy and detail, covering all aspects of:

• Problem definition
• Requirements gathering
• Use case capture & documentation
• Process & workflow documentation & re-engineering
• Data analysis
• Test case definition & testing co-ordination across multiple areas, products and regions in conjunction with QA counterparts.

The following are essential:

• Clear, concise and accurate communication at all stages of a project
• Adherence to internal Citi BA/PM & SDLC standards

Development Value:

This is great opportunity to help transform Equities Derivatives systems into an integrated, best-in-class platform that will represent technology response to growing business ambitions in the face of

industry/regulatory challenges

Knowledge/Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years working as a BA in Finance Technology
• Strong analytical background particularly in relation to data analysis
• Extensive knowledge of derivative products, preferably Equities
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle from inception to maturity
• Previous experience of agile project management is desirable
• Experience working with globally distributed development teams
• Proven delivery track of complex global projects
• Basic knowledge of data modelling
• Knowledge of XML is desirable but not essential
• Sound knowledge of SQL and database navigation is essential
• Good working knowledge of Excel, JIRA & Confluence

Skills:

• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Superb communication and influencing skills
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts
• Ability to work independently, yet escalate at the right time
• Self-motivated with an enthusiastic and proactive approach
• Ability to work in a highly organized and structured manner
• A drive for constant improvement, questioning and challenging status quo
• Detail oriented with a passion for maintaining standards
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Strategic delivery focused
• Capable of working effectively with teams across multiple regions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance and/or Technology
• Courses/advanced degree in Finance would be a plus
• Project management qualification beneficial but not essential

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Valuing Diversity:

The successful candidate must demonstrate an appreciation of a diverse workforce, including an appreciation of differences in style or perspective, and the use of differences to add value to decisions or actions to achieve organisational success.

Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Business Analysis / Client Services

Time Type:
Full time

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