Business Functional Analyst
Job Description
Citi's technology team is growing at lightning speed, and we're looking for talented technologists to help build the future of global banking. Our teams are creating innovations used across the globe – we're changing the way people bank and how the world does business. Citi's technology team supports business operations in 100+ countries, across multiple lines of business spanning both Institutional and retail businesses. The group works to optimize the IT environment by standardizing production platforms, reducing complexity, and introducing innovative solutions that provide new business capabilities, reduce total cost of ownership, and create a competitive advantage for Citi. Join an environment with a laser focus on growth and progress, and take your career to the next level through the power of Citi's unmatched globality and vast expertise.
Success Profile
As one of the world's most global banks, Citi gives you the tools to be a trailblazer. We're not just building technology, we're building the future of banking. With thousands of employees located around the globe, we are an international team encompassing a broad range of teams, roles, and cultures, and we invite you to come and join us
• Creative
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Productive
• Adaptable
• Relationship Expertise
Glassdoor Reviews
"Globally diverse and technologically progressive" Director of Software Development, Warren NJ "Excellent technologists. Great vision of bringing the financial services industry into the 2020. Great place to work for work-life balance." Senior Applications Development Manager, New York, NY "Great Intern experience, great pay and solid opportunity to end up being a full time after the end of the internship program." Summer Technology Analyst "I had a great learning experience, good work environment and excellent coworkers. Had the opportunity to escalate my way to the highest position available in my area within 3 years" AVP Operations & Technology, San Juan PR "Globally diverse and technologically progressive" Director of Software Development, Warren NJ "Excellent technologists. Great vision of bringing the financial services industry into the 2020. Great place to work for work-life balance." Senior Applications Development Manager, New York, NY "Great Intern experience, great pay and solid opportunity to end up being a full time after the end of the internship program." Summer Technology Analyst "I had a great learning experience, good work environment and excellent coworkers. Had the opportunity to escalate my way to the highest position available in my area within 3 years" AVP Operations & Technology, San Juan PR "Globally diverse and technologically progressive" Director of Software Development, Warren NJ
Responsibilities
The IT Business Analyst 2 is an intermediate-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. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.
Responsibilities:
• Formulate and define systems scope and project objectives through research activities
• Analyze business client needs and document requirements by utilizing business analysis procedures and concepts
• Assess applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances not covered by procedures or precedents
• Identify risk and consider business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
• Create and prepare reports, metrics and presentations
• Work as a team to accomplish objectives and define and make recommendations for enhancements
• Participate in validation and testing activities to identify system problems and perform other duties 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, 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.
Qualifications:
• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Accountancy,
• Know-how of Risk analysis in a Financial Institution ,
• Advance Excel skills (must have).
• Good communication skills to talk to very senior clients.
• Fair idea of Banking Systems
• hands on knowledge of core Credit Lending, Accounting and Financial Risk Concepts
• hands on knowledge of Excel and PL SQL to analyze and mine/Report data independently
• Skills like -co-ordination within multiple Tech Teams and Project management
• Experience in re-engineering, data analysis and project management support
• Knowledge of business systems and industry standards
• Demonstrated data analysis and intermediate/advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Proven interpersonal skills to develop working relationships
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and approach work methodically with attention to detail
• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly
Education:
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
