Business Analyst - VP - C13 - Pune

Join the Equity Derivatives Product technology team in Pune.As a key partner to the Global Equity Derivatives business, you will specialize in supporting our strategic platform. This high-visibility role will drive the execution of our Global Equity Derivatives Strategic Product book of work, partnering with technology and business organizations to deliver impactful solutions. This is a major strategic transformational area for Citi, with technology playing a critical role .

Responsibilities:

• Problem Definition & Requirements Gathering:  Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, translating them into clear and concise technical specifications.
• Use Case Capture & Documentation:  Develop detailed use cases to capture system functionality and user interactions.
• Process & Workflow Documentation & Re-engineering:  Analyze and document existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Data Analysis:  Perform comprehensive data analysis to support requirements gathering and solution design.
• Test Case Definition & Testing Coordination:  Define and coordinate test cases across multiple areas, products, and regions, working closely with QA counterparts.
• Project Management: Manage projects effectively, including status reporting, milestone tracking, risk and issue management.
• Communication: Ensure clear, concise, and accurate communication with stakeholders at all project stages.
• Adherence to Standards: Follow internal Citi BA/PM and SDLC standards

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle. Experience in Global Markets from a domain perspective is highly desirable.
• Product Knowledge:  Extensive knowledge of derivative products.  Experience with structured products is a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical background, particularly in data analysis.
• Trade Lifecycle Understanding: Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle from inception to maturity and key regulatory requirements.  Knowledge of structured product lifecycles is beneficial.
• Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of data modeling and object-oriented concepts. Proficiency in Excel, Visio, JIRA, and Confluence.  SQL skills is a plus.
• Teamwork: Experience working with globally distributed development teams.
• Communication: Superb communication and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts.
• Project Management: Proven track record of delivering complex global projects.  Formal project management qualification is beneficial but not essential.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred