Business Senior Technology Lead Analyst - Equity Derivatives in Belfast

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Equities Tech

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. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with high‐calibre engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.

Role Overview:

The Business Senior Technology Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical, and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. This role will focus specifically on the Equity Derivatives domain, requiring deep expertise in P&L Attribution and Live Risk & PnL systems. The overall objective is to contribute to the continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the integration of functions with a core understanding of the Equity Derivatives business, including trade lifecycle, P&L Attribution, and Live Risk & PnL calculations.
• Partner with multiple senior management teams to meet goals and deploy new products and process enhancements within the derivatives technology landscape.
• Solve the highest-impact, highest-profile problems through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards related to derivatives trading.
• Drive senior stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiating with leaders across business and technology functions to ensure strategic alignment and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical partners.
• Contribute to technical direction and strategic decisions as a subject matter expert in all development and implementation phases, providing sophisticated analyses to define problems and develop innovative solutions for risk and P&L systems.
• Conduct management activities, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring/coaching, and other duties and functions as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets. This includes 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 experience in a business analysis or technology lead role within the financial services industry.
• Essential: Demonstrable experience in the Equity Derivatives domain, with a deep, practical understanding of P&L Attribution methodologies and Live Risk & PnL systems.
• Comprehensive experience with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Proven ability to manage senior stakeholder engagement, build relationships, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas within technology, particularly those relevant to front-office trading systems.
• Proven interpersonal, management, and prioritization skills, with a track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, managing multiple activities and changing priorities effectively.
• Proven ability to develop working relationships and approach work methodically with strong attention to detail.
• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly.

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:

Education: Degree educated (Master's preferred) or University degree or equivalent experience.

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 not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 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

Alongside these benefits 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.