The Applications Development Technology Lead Analyst is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
- Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
- Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in Apps Development or systems analysis role
- Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
- Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
- Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
- Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Key Responsibilities- Strategic Data Analysis: Lead complex data analysis initiatives to identify patterns, anomalies, and opportunities for process improvement within the KYC lifecycle.
- Insight Generation: Analyze large-scale customer and transactional datasets to generate actionable insights that enhance risk assessment models, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen compliance controls.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with senior stakeholders across Compliance, Technology, and Operations to understand business challenges, define analytical requirements, and present data-driven recommendations.
- Data-Driven Strategy: Play a key role in defining the data strategy for the KYC modernization program, including data sourcing, quality standards, and governance frameworks.
- Metrics & Reporting: Design, develop, and maintain advanced dashboards and reports to monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the effectiveness of KYC processes and the progress of the modernization project.
- Data Quality & Governance: Establish and oversee data quality frameworks to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of KYC data. Lead efforts to remediate data quality issues at their source.
- Advanced Analytics: Utilize statistical techniques and advanced analytical methodologies to develop predictive models for customer risk segmentation and to identify emerging financial crime typologies.
- Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert and mentor for junior analysts, fostering a culture of analytical excellence and continuous learning within the team.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
Applications Development------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
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