The IT Business Lead Analyst will act as a liaison between business users and the development team within the Markets Financing desk. This senior-level position focuses on analyzing, defining, and documenting requirements for applications that support collateral management and optimization. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure technology solutions align with business objectives. The successful candidate will lead requirement gathering initiatives and facilitate communication to drive strategic technology initiatives.

• 10+ years of experience as a Business Analyst in Financial Markets
• Strong experience with the repo transaction lifecycle, Triparty, Repo, Borrow vs Pledge, and Securities Lending
• Advanced knowledge of Fixed Income instruments, including Bonds, MBS/ABS, and US Treasuries
• Experience working with collateral optimization systems
• Knowledge of back-office clearing, settlement, and margin processing
• Familiarity with market risk concepts and general collateral curves
• Basic understanding of RFQ, rate negotiation, eTrading, and STP for Repo and Reverse-Repo transactions
• Moderate experience with relational databases and SQL
• Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel for data analysis
• Experience across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong understanding of business analysis principles and best practices
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

• Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope and objectives.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options.
• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications.
• Evaluate new IT developments and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and enhancements.
• Provide in-depth analyses to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Supervise day-to-day staff management issues, including resource management and mentoring.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Citi offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.