Business Lead - Citi

Citi is a world-leading global bank with approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management.

We are seeking an experienced IT Professional to take up the position of Markets Business Controls Technology Business Analysis/Project Delivery Lead (Controls). The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the project delivery lifecycle for Business Risk and Controls applications focused on the build-out of the Markets controls framework, across multiple risk stripes.

Full management responsibility of a team of business analysts and project managers, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.

Role Overview/What will you do:

• Responsible for all technology components of the development and implementation of major/multiple/highly complex projects; may manage enterprise wide projects.
• Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
• Provides IT strategic direction for projects managed.
• Sets guidelines for appropriate staffing requirements to meet operational needs.
• Impacts the IT project leadership function by strategic influence and by exercising control over resources, budget management and planning; accountable for end results.
• Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes decisions on pay increases, hiring, terminations and other personnel actions.
• Applies in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.
• Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how IT project leadership integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry.
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources.
• Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate with external parties.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Extensive experience in a related technology role with commensurate people management experience.
• Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs and portfolios of technology in parallel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

What we'll provide you:

• 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.

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.