Securities Lending Technology Business Analyst (Equity Finance Technology) – VP

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.

Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi-year transformation to build a best-in-class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross-product margining. We are re-engineering our technology estate to achieve world-leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post-trade, clearing and margin processes.

The Equity Finance Technology team are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support projects and work efforts within the Prime Finance business for Securities Lending. The role requires liaising with technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical, and understandable way. The successful candidate must be able to manage delivery whilst adopting an agile methodology and managing project timelines and risks.

Role Overview / What You Will Do

• 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 the application of technology 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 issue/risk tracking, 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 the required combination of business analysis, project management, systems analysis, and stakeholder management tasks.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients, and assets by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive BA experience
• Proven investment banking experience with knowledge of Securities Lending and Funding
• JIRA and Confluence skills
• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to work with a global team across geographies and time zones
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Familiarity with agile methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations
• Demonstrated experience with PowerPoint and visual representations

Beneficial / Nice to Have

• SQL would be a plus
• Knowledge of Prime Services is a plus
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What We’ll Provide You

By joining Citi, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week) and receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), along with benefits such as:

• 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 learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is welcoming to all. We want the best talent to join, stay, and thrive.