The IT Business 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. 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:** + 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 analyzing business processes, systems and industry standards + Provide in-depth and sophisticated analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions and influence strategic functional decisions + Supervise day-to-day staff management issues, 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, 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:** + Minimum of6 years relevant experience working in the financial industry + Strong product level knowledge of Equity Swap products (ideally) or knowledge of Swap products in other asset classes preferred + Understanding Trade Processing management is highly desirable + A proven track record of business analysis experience and strong familiarity with BA analysis techniques + Strong investigation and data analysis skills with intermediate SQL skills + Strong level of experience and familiarity with Agile, Scrum or Waterfall SDLC methodology + Strong practical experience in analysis, design and project managing end to end delivery + Excellent interpersonal skills to manage stakeholder expectations + Strong desire to learn + A proven ability of using complex analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving techniques + Flexibility to work with a global team, across geographies and time zones + Supports continuous improvement, learning opportunity, increasing predictability + Demonstrated experience to fully utilize JIRA/Confluence capabilities + Strong verbal / written communications skills + Strong influencing and negotiation skills; ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships **Education:** + Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience + Master's degree preferred This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Business Analysis / Client Services ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Please see the requirements listed above. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.