Senior Technology Business Analyst (SQL) - AVP

The Senior Technology Business 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.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas

• Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users

• Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement

• Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality

• Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems

• Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes

• Serve as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

• Acts as 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.

Additional Requirement:

• Financial Data Modeling Capabilities

• Data Analysis for complex system

• Reverse engineering functional specifications from data

• Work closely with End Users/Clients to understand Business Process/Industry Standards/Regulatory Mandate requirements.

• Work closely with IT and Operations partners

• Work with external data vendors (i.e., Bloomberg, Reuters, IDC, Markit, etc) and standards organizations 

• Able to execute projects Independently

• Conduct Systems Integrated Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Create Function Specification Documents (FSD), System Requirement Specification (SRS), and test plans

• Mentor and coaching lower level analysts

Qualifications:

• At least 4+ year relevant years of experience in Business Analyst role with SQL

• Strong background in financial reference data  and capital markets

• Strong SQL knowledge required (able to query data, analyze and troubleshooting)

• Strong Data analysis and Mapping skill

• College degree, specialized training or equivalent work experience

• Data Oriented with an excellent attention to detail

• Experience/understanding of business process reengineering and business modeling concepts, systems development lifecycle

• Strong analytical skills and writing skills, to include solid experience in writing functional and technical specifications

• Must possess good communication skills with the ability to be assertive

• Ability to focus on high quality work while under pressure

• Experience utilizing various SDLC methodologies like Waterfall, Agile (JIRA etc.)

• Comprehensive knowledge of the Testing Lifecycle with SIT, UAT, and Production.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with major vendor data providers (i.e., Bloomberg, Reuters, IDC, Markit)

• Project lead experience

• Experience working closely with IT Project managers and development teams

• Knowledge of MS Excel, Visio

• Experience with vendor product implementation

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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