About the Team
This role is part of Citis Securities Master Central (SMC) group which delivers authoritative product and pricing data across the enterprise. The Business Analyst will support system enhancements vendor integration and complex data analysis to ensure accurate and efficient data delivery for Capital Markets operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret complex datasets related to financial products pricing and corporate actions
- Reverse-engineer specifications from existing data to improve system design
- Partner with end-users IT teams operations and vendors to gather requirements and ensure proper data flow
- Create clear and detailed documentation: Functional Specification Documents (FSD) System Requirement Specifications (SRS) and test plans
- Lead and support System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Drive initiatives independently while mentoring junior analysts
Must-Have Qualifications
- 5 8 years of Business Analyst experience in a technology/data-driven environment
- Hands-on SQL expertise (minimum 7/10 skill level required for data querying and troubleshooting)
- Strong domain knowledge of Capital Markets products including Equities Bonds Derivatives and related instruments
- Demonstrated experience in data analysis data mapping and functional documentation
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Agile Waterfall JIRA)
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in high-pressure environments with minimal supervision
Preferred Skills
- Experience with major data vendors: Bloomberg Reuters IDC Markit
- Prior involvement in vendor data product implementations
- Experience working closely with IT project managers and cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in tools like MS Excel Visio and other documentation tools
- Project leadership or mentoring experience
Ideal Candidate Snapshot
Youre a confident Business Analyst with strong Capital Markets product knowledge and advanced SQL skills able to contribute immediately to large-scale financial data systems. You excel at working cross-functionally can explain complex financial instruments and have a track record of executing projects independently from analysis to delivery.