Vice President, Business Analyst – Equities Trading Technology (OMS)
About The Position
The Vice President, Business Analyst supports Citi’s Front Office Sales and Trading Order Management Systems (OMS), bridging business and technology teams to turn trading desk needs into scalable solutions. The role contributes to the ongoing investigation of business performance and other measures to inform business planning, and works with stakeholders across geographies on complex trading workflows and technology for global markets. The position involves analyzing OMS workflows and trading applications, developing solutions for high-volume applications, contributing to product roadmaps and governance, and communicating scope, risks, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders. It also includes supervising day-to-day resource allocation and mentoring onsite and offsite team members.
Requirements
- 5 to 10 years of experience in business analysis or systems analysis within financial services technology.
- Hands-on experience with trading applications, including Order Management Systems.
- Strong understanding of equities markets and front-office trading workflows.
- Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives across teams and geographies.
- Strong analytical and diplomatic skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical and business audiences.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field.
- Experience with planning and presentation tools used for roadmap and governance discussions.
- Exposure to automation initiatives in trading technology environments.
- Master's degree.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between equities trading desks and technology teams, translating business requirements into actionable system specifications.
- Analyze OMS workflows and trading applications to identify improvements to speed, accuracy, and functionality.
- Develop technical solutions for complex, high-volume trading applications with business stakeholders and technology teams.
- Manage concurrent workstreams and applications across global trading locations to support consistent delivery.
- Contribute to product roadmap planning, governance processes, and standards for new automation initiatives in trading technology.
- Communicate system scope, risks, and recommended solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Supervise day-to-day resource allocation and mentor onsite and offsite team members.
- Evaluate risks associated with business and technology decisions and transparently escalate issues to safeguard Citi and its clients.
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.
- Learning and development resources.
- Financial wellbeing programs and family support resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
