Futures E-Trading Technology - Technical Project Manager​/Business Analyst

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Citi Futures Execution Technology are seeking a senior-level Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst to join our Front Office Technology Execution team. This is a hands-on technical leadership position responsible for establishing, designing, and implementing critical enhancements to our derivative trading platforms, with a primary focus on North American (CME, ICE, Montreal, Brazil) and European (Eurex, ICE UK, Euronext, LME) markets.

• Lead the implementation of several e-Trading Front Office projects, ensuring the timely delivery of technical solutions.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate key project risks and inter-dependencies from a technical perspective.
• Work hands-on with the developers, vendor and internal systems to manage the implementation of new offerings.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets.

• Partner with multiple internal teams to ensure the appropriate integration of functions, identify necessary system enhancements, and deploy new products and process improvements.
• Analyze complex project issues and produce key artifacts, including Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), technical specifications, and Test Strategies.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts to ensure solutions are robust and fit for purpose.
• Liaise with Compliance, Risk, and Control functions to ensure adherence to all regulatory policies and internal controls for electronic trading.

• A technical competency s required including the ability to drive application systems analysis and programming activities, providing technical guidance and oversight to the development team.
• Provide expertise in your domain and an advanced knowledge of applications programming to ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
• Utilize your advanced knowledge of system flow to develop and enforce standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Serve as an advisor and coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary to meet project goals.
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define technical issues and develop innovative solutions.

• Significant relevant experience as a Project Manager / Application development lead ideally in e-Trading / Front Office / technologist role.
• Extensive experience in systems analysis and the programming of software applications.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development relevant to the front-office trading domain. This can include Analytics, Algo Trading or Trading Platform Development
• Deep understanding of Futures & Options products, electronic trading workflows, and market micro-structure.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory obligations, Execution Algorithms, Order Types, and Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA).
• Proven experience in vendor management and collaborating with senior-level business partners.
• Good understanding of the FIX protocol.

• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills in a technical context.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop creative, robust solutions.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Strong organizational skills to manage project delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and independent professional with the ability to multi-task, take ownership, and drive strategy.
• A team player operating in a global environment with the confidence to ask questions, challenge the process, and seek out answers.

• Gain significant exposure to global stakeholders and cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Deepen your product knowledge in Futures Electronic Execution and Algorithmic Trading.
• Opportunity to interact with a wide range of internal teams and external vendors.

• Bachelor's/University degree required.
• Master's degree is preferred.

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