Trade Management Services Senior Business Analyst - Vice President

Job ID: 98904649760Posted: 2026-09-03Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomCategory: Corporate Services, ProfessionalCompany: CitiTeam/Role OverviewJoin 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 ResponsibilitiesPlatform Leadership & DevelopmentLead development initiatives for the VARCITI trade cost analytics platformDesign and deliver robust trade and cost analytics, including volume profiling, product analysis, and expense trend identificationDevelop and refine reconciliation processes for trade expense analytics against third-party invoicesStrategic Stakeholder EngagementPartner with Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology teams to understand dependencies and design effective metricsProvide analytical guidance and strategic recommendations to global efficiency, business transparency, and operations teamsCommunicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, from trading desks to senior managementRequirements & Project DeliveryManage business requirements and projects throughout the software delivery lifecycle, ensuring timely release of new featuresGather and analyse requirements for new metrics, reporting enhancements, and onboarding requestsDrive process improvements to increase transparency and accuracy in expense reporting and management intelligenceWhat we’ll need from youExperience & Domain ExpertiseAdvanced experience in business analysis, trade cost analytics, financial systems, or related fields within competitive, fast-paced environmentsCapital Markets experience with solid understanding of:Trading products and trade lifecycleFront-to-back office workflowsMarket structure across asset classes (equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives)Technical SkillsStrong database development capabilities: RDBMS and NoSQLDatabase administration (DBA) experience and/or certificationsAdvanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPointExperience with Qlik/Tableau or similar data visualization toolsProject management or technology-related qualifications (e.g., Agile, Scrum Master, PMP)Core CompetenciesExceptional analytical skills and mathematical problem-solving capabilityStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilitiesMeticulous attention to detail and commitment to maintaining standardsHighly organized with capability to work effectively across regional and global teamsSelf-motivated with enthusiastic, proactive approachConfident working independently and collaborating with business and IT subject matter expertsAppreciation for diverse perspectives and ability to leverage differences for organizational successBachelor's degree or equivalent experience required------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Corporate Services------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Supply Chain------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.