About this role
Job Overview
Team/Role Overview
Join Citi's Global Business Expense Transparency organization as a Capital Markets Business/Data Analyst. You'll drive the development and enhancement of our Trade Cost Calculator and Analytics platform—a best-in-class system providing critical insights into trading costs and activities across global markets. This senior role requires a seasoned capital markets professional who can drive platform strategy, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver sophisticated analytics that optimize transaction expense management across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
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Platform Leadership & Development
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Lead development initiatives for the VARCITI trade cost analytics platform
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Design and deliver robust trade and cost analytics, including volume profiling, product analysis, and expense trend identification
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Develop and refine reconciliation processes for trade expense analytics against third-party invoices
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Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
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Partner with Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology teams to understand dependencies and design effective metrics
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Provide analytical guidance and strategic recommendations to global efficiency, business transparency, and operations teams
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Communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from trading desks to senior management
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Requirements & Project Delivery
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Manage business requirements and projects throughout the software delivery lifecycle, ensuring timely release of new features
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Gather and analyse requirements for new metrics, reporting enhancements, and onboarding requests
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Drive process improvements to increase transparency and accuracy in expense reporting and management intelligence
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What we’ll need from you
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Experience & Domain Expertise
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Advanced experience in business analysis, trade cost analytics, financial systems, or related fields within competitive, fast-paced environments Capital Markets experience with solid understanding of:
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Trading products and trade lifecycle
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Front-to-back office workflows
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Market structure across asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives)
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Technical Skills
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Strong database development capabilities: RDBMS and NoSQL
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Database administration (DBA) experience and/or certifications
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Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
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Experience with Qlik/Tableau or similar data visualization tools
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Project management or technology-related qualifications (e.g., Agile, Scrum Master, PMP)
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Core Competencies
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Exceptional analytical skills and mathematical problem-solving capability
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Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
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Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining standards
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Highly organized with capability to work effectively across regional and global teams
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Self-motivated with enthusiastic, proactive approach
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Confident working independently and collaborating with business and IT subject matter experts
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Appreciation for diverse perspectives and ability to leverage differences for organizational success
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required