Operations Core Project Lead Analyst

Citi•Tampa, FL

5d•$125,760 - $188,640•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Lead is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within their field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in their job and the business. This role is recognized as a technical authority within the Trading business and requires basic commercial awareness. Typically, multiple individuals in the business possess the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are essential for guiding, influencing, and convincing others, particularly colleagues in other departments and occasional external customers. This role has a significant impact on the area through complex deliverables, providing advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the Trading business. The work impacts an entire area, ultimately affecting the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Requirements

Knowledge in Loan IQ is required for this role.
6-10 years relevant experience.
Prior industry experience.
Fully knowledgeable on the day-to-day activities of a product or process.
Basic understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics.
Individual is expected to be a subject area expert in one (or more) specific skill sets.
Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Loan IQ Product support / analysis for Trading / Secondary Loan Trading (SLT), including management of enhancements, production support, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Serve as a Loan IQ subject matter expert.
Manage the day-to-day execution of milestones and budget on one or more projects.
Assess and create project plans, charters, stakeholder management plans, acceptance plans, and central project issue logs.
Collaborate with the Project Sponsor to ensure the business case/cost-benefit analysis aligns with business objectives and confirm project plans meet business needs as described in the project initiation documents.
Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities, and understand the project schedule and key milestones.
Escalate project risks to the Project Director or Project Sponsor as appropriate.
Monitor vendor performance and take action if performance warrants.
Provide sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
Directly affect the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel, or provided services.
Operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Exercise independence of judgment and autonomy.
Act as an SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
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.