Citi Commodities Technology – Openlink Developer – Assistant Vice President

Citi • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities. General Responsibilities: Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work 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. This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required. Key responsibilities include: Applicant will work closely with existing development team to enhance the current Openlink platform including integrating with the Global Commodities application stack The successful applicant must demonstrate drive and initiative, be goal-oriented, dedicated and self-sufficient. He/she should be able to work well under pressure, adapt quickly to changing priorities and maintain focus on key tasks during busy periods. Responsible for designing and developing a technology stack, leveraging on a combination of existing platforms and building new strategic platforms, and migrate existing business functions from legacy systems. Close interaction with Traders and Quants to understand new requirements for applications across the platform, specifically focused on trade modelling and lifecycle. Increase productivity of the technology teams’ build and delivery cycles, and design system solutions to maximize operational efficiency of the business processes/workflows. Engage senior business heads, providing frequent & timely updates and managing expectations. Design systems which are scalable in size, and can be rapidly deployed across multiple centers and generic enough to cater to multiple use cases.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years ETRM experience.
• Strong technical background in AVS, JVS, OpenComponents (Java/C#)
• Strong grasp of different SDLC methodologies
• Experience in Commodities Regulatory/Compliance Reporting is a big plus
• Experience in commodities products implementation across multiple product classes such as Oil, Metals, Gas and Power etc.
• Strong technical background in Java, JVS, AVS, OC, SQL
• Grasp of Software Development Lifecycle methodologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skill
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills
• Delivery focused
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Applicant will work closely with existing development team to enhance the current Openlink platform including integrating with the Global Commodities application stack
• Responsible for designing and developing a technology stack, leveraging on a combination of existing platforms and building new strategic platforms, and migrate existing business functions from legacy systems
• Close interaction with Traders and Quants to understand new requirements for applications across the platform, specifically focused on trade modelling and lifecycle
• Increase productivity of the technology teams’ build and delivery cycles, and design system solutions to maximize operational efficiency of the business processes/workflows
• Engage senior business heads, providing frequent & timely updates and managing expectations
• Design systems which are scalable in size, and can be rapidly deployed across multiple centers and generic enough to cater to multiple use cases.

Benefits

• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
• Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
• For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
• Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees