Business Analyst - Equity & Derivatives

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Job description

Role: VP - Business Analyst - Equity & Derivatives

Description Job Background/Context:

The Equities Risk Technology Team supports the Equities Front Office Risk Management systems globally, covering intra-day and overnight risk and PNL management, as well as trade capture and the full lifecycle of derivatives products. In line with business expansion plans, and to close the gap to competition, the organisation is undertaking long term programme of platform review and redevelopment. The ability to solve challenging business problems and manage projects effectively and efficiently in a complex technical environment is vital to the success of the overall strategy.

Job Purpose:

This is a high visibility position to drive the initiation and execution of the global Equity Derivatives trade capture and lifecycle book of work. The successful candidate will partner with technology and business organizations to deliver initiatives that facilitate business growth, improve controls, and automate trade capture and lifecycle flows.

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. Project management including, but not limited to status reporting, milestone, risk and issue management

The following are also essential:

Clear, concise and accurate communication at all stages of a project Adherence to internal Citi BA/PM & SDLC standards Provision of assistance to Equity IT to facilitate delivery & issue resolution in a timely manner

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:

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 in of the full project lifecycle Experience working with globally distributed development teams Proven delivery track of complex global projects Basic knowledge of data modelling Ability to navigate a database and use SQL to extract data Knowledge of XML is desirable but not essential Formal project management Good working knowledge of Excel, Visio, 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 Able 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 Strong SQL is essential Minimum of a basic understanding of data modelling & object orientation

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:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

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