Citi Group Agile business Analyst Foreign Exchange domain AVP – C12 - Chennai 

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai 

126486298

FXLM (Foreign Exchange & Local Markets) is a core component of the firm’s Capital Markets FICC trading and sales division.Key Responsibilities:
Business Analysis, Functional Requirements
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Work with stakeholders in Trading Business, Operations, Technology and PMO to run meetings, coordinate and gather business requirements
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Create high quality documentation for Business and Functional Requirements
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Manage traceability of requirements from BRD till Test Plan / Results.
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Analyze huge data sets, create flow diagrams, prepare high level summaries and workflows
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Work in close co-ordination with the development leads on enhancements and defects, and assist with troubleshooting / resolution of application defects
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Engaging successfully with software developers and testers to ensure quality delivery, on time

Planning, estimating, managing risks and issues, project reporting, managing stakeholders, and building strong relationships with the business
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Assist in project execution through JIRA, providing tracking to technical teams and status updates to internal and business stakeholders
Subject Matter Expertise / Technology Partnership
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Shape the strategic architecture for the application by working closely with the development leads and by defining solutions that are robust and aligned with the technology roadmap
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Develop best practices to be used in evaluating, selecting and implementing technologies for use within FXLM technology more broadly
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Monitor new developments in data visualization and analysis technology across ICG and in the industry more generally, and provide recommendations about new technology adoption
Development Value:
This role offers the opportunity to partner with Senior Business and Technology leaders and define the next generation Operations Technology platform to be used within Citi’s FXLM business. As the platform supports all products traded within FXLM business including FX, Rates, FI, Money Market & Derivatives, the role has high visibility and individual will be considered a critical partner across the various technology and business stakeholder teams.
Knowledge/Experience:
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At least 8-10 years’ experience as Business Analyst with any Investment/ Global Bank in Foreign Exchange, Trade Processing, Risk Management areas
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At least 12-15 years’ overall experience working in a Banking/Financial services industry
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Should understand full front to back workflow for minimum of two asset classes (FX/FI/MM/Derivatives) viz., deal capture, deal execution, risk management, confirmations, accounting, settlements etc.
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Familiarity with SDLC and Agile development methodologies
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Knowledge of FX Options, Bonds, Rates is a plus
Essential Skills/Competencies:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to transform business requirements into precise functional/technical specifications
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Strong analysis skills; ability to create business analysis from scratch, ability to troubleshoot data quality issues
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Ability to work as part of various teams and under pressure
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Able to prioritize conflicting tasks, identifying what is essential and focusing on such
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Positive attitude, hard-working and ability to take initiative
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Innovative and Positive ‘Can Do’ attitude
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Planning and Organizing – Ability to identify the steps to be taken to achieve objectives
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Resilience – Used to working towards tight deadlines, under pressure and using appropriate coping methods to stay focused
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Accountability –self start on goals and achieve targets

•At least 8-10 years’ experience as Business Analyst with any Investment/ Global Bank in Foreign Exchange, Trade Processing, Risk Management areas
•At least 12-15 years’ overall experience working in a Banking/Financial services industry
•Should understand full front to back workflow for minimum of two asset classes (FX/FI/MM/Derivatives) viz., deal capture, deal execution, risk management, confirmations, accounting, settlements etc.
•Familiarity with SDLC and Agile development methodologies

•Preferably Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner

Strong academic record ideally with a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline from a top tier University. Master’s degree (MBA) with specialization in Finance from top tier University will be an added advantage.

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