IT Business Lead Analyst, Vice President

Citi • Jersey City, NJ

1d • $129,840 - $194,760

About The Position

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists, exchanging information in a concise, logical, and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The role contributes to continuous, iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

The position provides input throughout development and implementation, identifies risks and impacts, partners with business clients and technology teams to determine system requirements, and evaluates IT developments and evolving business needs. It also conducts sophisticated analysis to define problems, develop solutions, and influence strategic functional decisions. The role includes supervising day-to-day staff management matters, such as resource management, work allocation, and mentoring or coaching. The incumbent is expected to assess and manage risk, promote compliance with applicable requirements and firm policies, exercise sound ethical judgment, and escalate and report control issues transparently.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis.
• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business analysis principles.
• Bachelor's degree, university degree, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide input during development and implementation, including defining systems scope and objectives and identifying necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts, and propose mitigation options while considering the business implications of applying technology in 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 systems alternatives or enhancements by analyzing business processes, systems, and industry standards.
• Provide in-depth analysis and interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions, and influence strategic functional decisions.
• Supervise day-to-day staff management, including resource management, work allocation, mentoring and coaching, and other assigned duties.
• Assess risk in business decisions; drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; adhere to policy; apply sound ethical judgment; and escalate, manage, and transparently report control issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Eligible employees may receive discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior