Business Analysis Group Mgr - Senior Vice President

Citi•New York, NY

14d

About The Position

Manage multiple teams of business analysts supporting multiple systems or over a business analysis functional area (depending on size of business) with responsibilities including work allocation, budget and planning, performance evaluation, compensation, staffing and other duties as assigned Provide technical leadership and expertise to ensure the efficient design, development and implementation and to ensure essential procedures are followed Develop strategy and guidelines for appropriate staffing requirements, exercising control over resources, budget management and planning and contributing to defining standards Resolve issues that have impact beyond own area and apply in-depth understanding of business analysis concepts and procedures and basic knowledge of other areas Work as a team to achieve objectives and influence and negotiate with senior leaders across functions, communicating with external parties as needed Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations, drawing on diverse range of internal and external sources Strategic Program Leadership: Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with enterprise strategy and business priorities, particularly within areas such as Risk Management (e.g., IRRBB, NTMR), data capabilities, and AI/automation initiatives. Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps, ensuring clear articulation of milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements. Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable program plans, managing their execution from initiation to closure. Stakeholder Management & Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors, senior leadership, and key stakeholders across various business units and functions. Establish and maintain robust communication channels, providing transparent, timely, and concise updates on program status, risks, and benefits. Synthesize various data points to facilitate effective executive-level decks and materials for presentation to stakeholders Execution & Delivery Excellence: Oversee multiple, interconnected projects within the program, ensuring adherence to project management best practices, quality standards, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Drive program management for deliverables aligned to emerging technologies such as AI adoption and advanced analytical platforms such as QRM Champion program management for projects aligned to process optimization and automation initiatives to enhance speed, efficiency, and reliability of functional processes Financial & Resource Management: Manage multi-million dollar program budgets, ensuring effective allocation, tracking, and forecasting of financial resources. Oversee resource planning and allocation across projects, optimizing team composition and utilization. Identify and secure necessary funding and resources for successful program delivery. Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, developing contingency plans and escalating critical items to senior leadership when appropriate. Ensure compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and external standards. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and analysts, fostering a high-performance culture focused on results, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and problem-solving within the program team. Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports for various governance bodies.

Requirements

10-15+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated leadership
Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
Proven interpersonal skills with ability to partner and influence across organizational lines
Proven ability of using complex analytical, interpretive and problem-solving techniques
Bachelor's degree required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA or relevant technical field) strongly preferred.
Experience in creating clear, professional presentation materials is highly desirable.
Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation for large program

Responsibilities

work allocation
budget and planning
performance evaluation
compensation
staffing
Strategic Program Leadership: Define program scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with enterprise strategy and business priorities, particularly within areas such as Risk Management (e.g., IRRBB, NTMR), data capabilities, and AI/automation initiatives.
Develop and maintain comprehensive program roadmaps, ensuring clear articulation of milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.
Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable program plans, managing their execution from initiation to closure.
Stakeholder Management & Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for executive sponsors, senior leadership, and key stakeholders across various business units and functions.
Establish and maintain robust communication channels, providing transparent, timely, and concise updates on program status, risks, and benefits.
Synthesize various data points to facilitate effective executive-level decks and materials for presentation to stakeholders
Execution & Delivery Excellence: Oversee multiple, interconnected projects within the program, ensuring adherence to project management best practices, quality standards, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
Drive program management for deliverables aligned to emerging technologies such as AI adoption and advanced analytical platforms such as QRM Champion program management for projects aligned to process optimization and automation initiatives to enhance speed, efficiency, and reliability of functional processes
Financial & Resource Management: Manage multi-million dollar program budgets, ensuring effective allocation, tracking, and forecasting of financial resources.
Oversee resource planning and allocation across projects, optimizing team composition and utilization.
Identify and secure necessary funding and resources for successful program delivery.
Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks and issues, developing contingency plans and escalating critical items to senior leadership when appropriate.
Ensure compliance with all internal policies, regulatory requirements, and external standards.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and analysts, fostering a high-performance culture focused on results, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and problem-solving within the program team.
Prepare executive-level dashboards and reports for various governance bodies.