IT Business Lead Analyst/Technical Owner- C13 (Hybrid)

$114,720 - $172,080/Yr

Citigroup - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As an IT Business Lead Analyst/Technical Owner, you will spearhead the development of next-generation customer-centric credit card capabilities, collaborating with both business and technology teams throughout all phases of the project lifecycle. This role is crucial for continuous exploration of business performance metrics to drive insights and enhance business planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept sessions with business to understand and document high-level features and epics.
• Translate features and capabilities into system impacts and high-level design.
• Drive transformation of existing monolithic/legacy services into fine-grained reusable microservices and APIs.
• Drive complex projects spanning multiple scrum teams.
• Work closely with Architects to create system architecture and microservice design.
• Create as-is and to-be flows for the processes being transformed.
• Provide input during development and implementation phases, including formulation and definition of systems scope, objectives, and necessary system enhancements for complex, high-impact projects.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts and propose risk mitigation options, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment.
• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and partner with multiple management teams and other units to meet organizational objectives.
• Evaluate new IT developments and evolving business requirements and recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems by analyzing business processes, systems, and industry standards.
• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analyses with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions, and influence strategic functional decisions.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets.

Requirements

• 6-10 years of experience
• Experience with distributed design and development (Java/C++/C#)
• Experience with distributed or mainframe data repositories (Oracle/Mongo/DB2/VSAM)
• Knowledge of credit card processes (e.g marketing, rewards, payments, acquisitions) is a plus
• Exposure to cloud technologies (OpenShift Enterprise, SpringBoot, AWS)
• Ability to apply design principles and patterns
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) with extensive experience using Excel for data analysis
• Experience with all phases of Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies / JIRA is a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles of business analysis

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off packages including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays