Reverse engineering functional specifications from data
Work closely with End Users/Clients to understand Business Process/Industry Standards/Regulatory Mandate requirements.
Work closely with IT and Operations partners
Work with external data vendors (i.e., Bloomberg, Reuters, IDC, Markit, etc) and standards organizations
Able to execute projects Independently
Manage multiple teams of professionals to accomplish established goals and conduct personnel duties for team (e.g. performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary actions)
Provide strategic influence and exercise control over resources, budget management and planning while monitoring end results
Utilize in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues
Ensure essential procedures are followed and contribute to defining standards
Integrate in-depth knowledge of applications development with overall technology function to achieve established goals
Provide evaluative judgement based on analysis of facts in complicated, unique, and dynamic situations including drawing from internal and external sources
Influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, as well as communicate with external parties as necessary
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Qualifications:
12+ years of relevant experienceas Business Analyst in financial sector
Experiences inmanagerial/leadershippositions.
Strong leadership skills and experience in management
Strong background in financial reference data and capital markets
Strong SQL knowledge required (able to query data, analyze and troubleshooting) and past working relationship with development and other teams.
Strong Data analysis and Mapping skills
Data Oriented with an excellent attention to detail
Experience/understandingof business process reengineering and business modeling concepts, systems development lifecycle
Strong analytical skills and writing skills, to include solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications
Must possess good communication skills with the ability to be assertive
Ability to focus on high quality work while under pressure
Experience utilizing various SDLC methodologies like Waterfall, Agile (JIRA etc.)
Comprehensive knowledge of the Testing Lifecycle with SIT, UAT, and Production.
Experience in applications development
Working knowledge of industry practices and standards
Preferred Skills
Experience working with major vendor data providers (i.e., Bloomberg, Reuters, IDC, Markit)
Experience with vendor product implementation
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience