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Custody Ops Readiness Lead Analyst (Hybrid)

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Dublin
Senior level
Dublin
Senior level
Lead and improve custody operations through metrics analysis, process redesign, stakeholder communication, and automation initiatives while managing projects in a financial setting.
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Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in communications and problem solving.

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters. 

Team / Role Overview

The Project Sr Analyst is a seasoned professional role within Custody Operational Readiness and Transformation. The successful candidate will apply in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the Custody Area. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.
What you will do:

  • Create/Own/Publish department & stakeholder level metrics, progress report and dashboard via JIRA, Excel, Power BI, Confluence.
  • Redesign existing processes, assess, and establish key process controls across all custody Operations  - Including Transaction Management and as needed Tax Operations or Asset Servicing.
  • Ensure the consistency and completeness of design and implementation for the end-to-end process. 
  • Analyze results or metrics and meet with key subject matter experts to help identify potential improvements or evaluate different alternate solutions, including recommending process changes, system enhancements or other automation options.  
  • Initiatives including follow-up, resolution and closure of open items as well as identifying and developing continuous improvement opportunities.  
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships across the business units to implement and standardize processes.  
  • Communicate effectively with process owners to facilitate the completion and tracking of initiatives.
  • Interface directly with Internal stakeholders on daily basis  
  • Running workshops with stakeholder/Internal SMEs to understand the end-to-end process while identifying any automation blockers and the suitability of the process for automation.  
  • Calculate automation % and FTE benefit and build effort estimates and perform initial prioritization  
  • Present summary of findings to the OPS Management and walk them through to-be design of the automated process.  
  • Provide outputs for weekly due diligence updates with stakeholders.  
  • Understanding the risks, assumptions, and dependencies associated with the process.  
  • Analyze business processes and identify areas of opportunity to implement RPA  
  • Work closely with development SCRUM teams to ensure requirements are accurately mapped and suitable for development.  
  • Be involved in all process automation activities from the initial prioritization, development and testing through implementation and continuous improvement.  
  • Build, review, and own test plans and test cases, facilitate the gathering of test data via JIRA/Zephyr
  • Resolve complex process problems which require an in-depth evaluation of basic securities processing procedures and industry standards
  • Offer advanced solutions for assigned custody processing areas
  • Serve as a Project Analyst under a Project or Program Manager to analyze, identify and support the program through solution identification, requirements gathering, test management or test lead as needed by the program.
  • Act as a Project Manager for risk reduction and operational efficiency as needed
  • Act as a Business Analyst Manager for risk reduction and operational efficiency as needed
  • Design and test solutions in test environments for functionality or client testing coordination and liaising with all internal stakeholders as needed
  • Serve as analytical or procedural expert for securities processing deliverables/initiatives

What we'll need from you

  • Extensive relevant experience
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
  • Experienced in the design and implementation of financial systems and applications.  
  • Experience with applications such as JIRA, Confluence, Zephyr, and/or MS Project. 
  • Experience in developing business requirements for projects  
  • Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, Tableau 
  • Experience  in Agile/Safe Agile methodology and working as Operations Lead or CQE Lead for SCRUM/ART teams
  • Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project management.  
  • Knowledge of technology or financial software development industry.  

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Dublin, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. 

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Top Skills

Confluence
Excel
JIRA
Ms Project
Power BI
Tableau
Zephyr

Citi Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office

1 N Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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