The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.
Responsibilities:
- Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects
- Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
- Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives
- Execute critical processes of data governance policy and data strategy to manage data efficiently.
- Ensure deep understanding of the business’ key data, data processes, and data flows.
- Facilitate day-to-day activities to drive key Data Owner program/project deliverables and interdependencies to ensure execution Partner with data consumers to agree on the scope of critical data quality challenges and ensure that the data operating model is implemented to reduce data risk.
- Regularly monitor and report Data Concerns, including dispositioning and monitoring fixes (Data defects, Data issues).
- Partners with other colleagues within business/functions and data technology teams to build the knowledge and assess the current state of the businesses’ information infrastructure.
- Support Data Stewards to drive end-to-end management and consistent usage to maximize the trustworthiness of business/function data. Identify data quality “hot spots” or points of exposure.
- Assist with the alignment of key data capabilities including metadata repositories, data dictionaries, data lineage, business process maps, and training materials with the data and system process flows.
- Escalate potential barriers to timely execution before they impact the delivery, communicate potential risks and plans to mitigate issues and concerns.
- Identify issues, challenges, and risks by factoring input from partners and diverse points of view.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of experience in banking and financial services industry, information technology, and data governance.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis
- Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis
- Experience with data management processes and tools and applications, including process mapping and lineage toolsets.
- Strong knowledge of structured/unstructured databases, data modeling, data management, rapid/iterative development methodologies, and data governance tools.
- Strong understanding of data governance issues, policies, regulatory requirements, and industry information affecting the business environment.
- Good presentation skills, business and technical writing, and verbal communication skills to support decision-making and actions.
- Actively managed various aspects of data initiatives including analysis, planning, execution, and day-to-day production management.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master's degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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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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Primary Location:
Irving Texas United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$114,720.00 - $172,080.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
May 05, 2025
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