Operations Project Lead Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, London ▼
Belfast

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

As part of a global financial institution, this role focuses on managing and refining risks associated with movement of funds, defining payment risk appetite, and harmonizing controls. The position involves working closely with technical and human skills to streamline processes, enhance financial stability, and promote continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility:

Capability Building: Lead the development and implementation of core data analytics capabilities within our division
Define the strategic roadmap for data analytics initiatives and drive the execution of key projects to enhance our analytical capabilities
Talent Development: Mentor, coach, and develop junior talent within the data analytics team
Provide guidance and support to foster skill development, career growth, and a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Data Strategy Implementation: Align data analytics initiatives with the organization's overall data strategy
Work closely with leadership to ensure that data analytics efforts are aligned with business objectives and priorities
Collaboration and Partnership: Forge strong partnerships with business stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and priorities
Collaborate closely to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business value and inform decision-making
Value-Added Recommendations: Translate data insights into actionable recommendations for senior executive audiences
Develop compelling narratives, visualizations, and presentations to communicate insights and drive alignment on key strategic initiatives
Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the data analytics team
Regularly assess and optimize processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and impact.

Requirements:

Effective communication
Imaginative and practical solution design
Self-motivated, disciplined and accountable
Problem solving to address challenges
identifying solutions and making informed decisions
Collaborative team participant
promoting teamwork, trust, and mutual respect
Decision making - decisive & data driven to provide clear guidance and alignment
Adaptability: Ability to navigate the team through ambiguity and embrace change
Domain expertise: Across Operations and Finance functions and tools
Expert knowledge in end-to-end transaction lifecycle process
Change management: Large, complex implementations and transformation program expertise in finance and or operations
Data Migration: Extensive knowledge in migration techniques and tools to ensure seamless transition of data from legacy to new GL platform
Process Improvement: Extensive knowledge of process improvement with a track record of streamlining operational or finance process
General ledger Expertise: Good understanding of GL, systems, their functionalities, and best practice implementing
Business Knowledge: Knowledge of both Markets and Banking products from transaction booking to cash settlement and controls therein.

What we offer:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
increasing with tenure
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 31, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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