The Business Analysis Senior Manager is an intermediate management-level position responsible for understanding business problems, analyzing them thoroughly, finding appropriate solutions and implementing them. This BA position requires good analytical knowledge on Fixed Income and Derivative products from Front Office perspective. The role also needs ability to document key requirements, work closely with development team at all stages of SDLC and communicate program/project updates to the stakeholders.

Business Analysts with experience ONLY in JIRA, QA Testing, BRD, Reconciliation but without quantitative skills need NOT apply.

Responsibilities:

Manage Product analysis for a global Front office Trade booking and risk management systems in Fixed Income and Derivative Products
Consult with business end users to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals and define necessary system enhancements
Identify and communicate risks and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
Assist system change processes through implementation by providing technical knowledge to ensure efficiency
Work with various internal and business teams to achieve business goals and negotiate with external parties as needed
Provide evaluative judgments based on analysis of information in complicated and unique situations

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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

10+ years experience as Business Analyst with any Investment/ Global Bank in Trade Processing, Risk Management areas
Working knowledge of various types of Foreign Exchange, Fixed Income & Derivatives products
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis
Good knowledge of full trade lifecycle viz., deal capture, downstream flows, PL & Risk management, accounting, settlements etc.
Be able to understand system interfaces and experience in understanding different messaging formats
Knowledge about GL and Regulatory reporting requirements is an add on

Role / Position Overview:

The role is joining the global team part of Markets organization. This role is based in Pune, India. You are expected to demonstrate a combination of business aptitude, quantitative skills, strong written and oral communications skills. You will be leading medium-large scale projects and are expected to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team. Some common driving characteristics we look for in you are: assertiveness, attention to detail, ability to grasp concepts quickly, initiative, leadership, good work ethic and resilience to work effectively under tight deadlines. The job is demanding and challenging in a dynamic environment, offers tremendous opportunity for growth, access to senior leadership and potential for crafting your career effectively.

What Will You Be Doing

Lead the analysis and requirements gathering for fixed income product flows – bonds, derivatives, and exotics
Work with traders, Sales, business unit managers and heads of businesses to understand business practices and provide solutions enabling business growth and growing operational efficiencies
Lead deliveries end to end from requirements, design, construction, testing and implementation; provide user and operational support on application to business users.
Establish and maintain periodic communication to business and technology partners
Take lead in planning the best practice solutions, tracking, execution, and overall project management of the roll out of cross asset and multi-functional initiatives

What we are looking for:

Ability to manually calculate P&L, Risk concepts, aptitude/interest in number crunching, problem solving and articulation skills
Ability to partner with non-technical and technical peers; ability to work effectively with remote colleagues; participate technical discussions
Ability to transform business requirements into precise functional/technical specifications
Strong team orientation and commitment to overall team success, intense user focus and commitment to driving quality
Effective time management skills to manage multiple priorities with flexibility on time zones

Ability to build, train and lead a team of Business Analysts wherever such an opportunity evolves

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Business Analysis / Client Services

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Business Analysis Senior Manager – Vice President