Technology Lead Business Analyst - VP

Citi•Jersey City, NJ

12d

About The Position

Develop innovative technical solutions to meet business needs and manage complex, high volume applications in partnership with business partners and stakeholders Collaborate with stakeholders across Risk, Technology, Operations and MQA to gather and document margin and collateral requirements Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements Conduct gap analysis and assist in designing solutions for process improvements Document and communicate requirements through user stories and/or BRD/FRD Manage scrum team, ensure agile best practices are followed, and facilitate sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives Co-ordinate with offshore teams to align on project priorities and ensure timely delivery Effectively communicate requirements and plans to cross-functional team members and management Perform user acceptance testing and provide demos to Business stakeholders to receive sign-offs Ensure timely and high-quality project deliverables by proactively identifying risks and managing dependencies Contribute to formulation of strategies/processes for Product Road map, Development and Governance and contribute to defining standards and new automation initiatives Develop communication to guide, influence and convince others, including colleagues in other areas and external customers Provide advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business and filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex material from multiple sources

Requirements

8 to 12 years of experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role
Strong financial industry experience, particularly in trading and risk management
Deep understanding of financial products (e.g., Derivatives, Repos, etc.)
Knowledge of Margining concepts
Proficiency in tools like SQL, Excel, and workflow documentation software
Proven interpersonal, data analysis, diplomatic, management and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and approach work methodically with attention to detail
Proven ability to manage complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact by weighing various action plans and balancing potentially conflicting needs
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Risk background preferred
Master's degree preferred
Certifications (e.g. CFA, FRM) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop innovative technical solutions to meet business needs
Manage complex, high volume applications in partnership with business partners and stakeholders
Collaborate with stakeholders across Risk, Technology, Operations and MQA to gather and document margin and collateral requirements
Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
Conduct gap analysis and assist in designing solutions for process improvements
Document and communicate requirements through user stories and/or BRD/FRD
Manage scrum team, ensure agile best practices are followed, and facilitate sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives
Co-ordinate with offshore teams to align on project priorities and ensure timely delivery
Effectively communicate requirements and plans to cross-functional team members and management
Perform user acceptance testing and provide demos to Business stakeholders to receive sign-offs
Ensure timely and high-quality project deliverables by proactively identifying risks and managing dependencies
Contribute to formulation of strategies/processes for Product Road map, Development and Governance and contribute to defining standards and new automation initiatives
Develop communication to guide, influence and convince others, including colleagues in other areas and external customers
Provide advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business and filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex material from multiple sources