IT Business Lead Analyst, VP

IT Business Lead Analyst

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:

• On-Site Collaboration & Team Alignment:
  Drive close collaboration and alignment between the client onboarding Operations team and the Production Support team.
• Functional Specification & Project Delivery:
  Co-locate with the Operations team to facilitate real-time engagement, gather precise system functional specifications, and provide critical business input during the development and implementation phases of complex client onboarding projects.
• Rapid Issue Resolution & Risk Mitigation:
  Work in close proximity with the Production Support team to enable rapid, effective collaboration on time-sensitive data analysis, streamlining communication and accelerating problem-solving for critical business functions.
• Advanced Data Analysis & Innovation:
  Apply sophisticated analytical and interpretive thinking to define complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and proactively mitigate operational risks.
• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• 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.

Recommended

Qualifications:

• 6+ of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.