Trade Management Services Data Analyst - Assistant Vice President
At a glance
VP-level Data Analysis & BI role at Citi. Belfast United Kingdom · full-time.
Pay not stated Data Analyst salary
dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Develop the VARCITI platform and deliver analysis of trading volumes, products and expense patterns
- Build and improve checks that compare trade expense analytics with invoices from outside providers
- Work with front, middle office, operations and technology teams to define dependencies and useful metrics
- Calculate trading fees and reconcile volumes across products, then identify ways to improve cost reporting
- Turn reporting and onboarding requests into documented requirements and coordinate features through delivery
What you bring
- Advanced SQL skills are required, alongside strong experience with Excel and PowerPoint
- You have intermediate experience in a fast-moving commercial setting focused on technology or financial analysis
- A bachelor's degree is required, and you understand the software development lifecycle
- You bring strong analytical judgment and clear communication for working across teams
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced analyst who can connect business needs with technology delivery and work with trading desks and senior stakeholders. It is a hybrid position based in Belfast.
From the employer
Team/Role Overview
Join 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 role demands a seasoned professional who can bridge business and technology, working directly with trading desks, business management, and senior stakeholders to deliver actionable analytics and drive platform evolution.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Development & Analytics
- Lead development initiatives for the VARCITI trade cost analytics platform
- Design and deliver robust trade and cost analytics, including volume profiling, product analysis, and expense trend identification
- Develop and refine reconciliation processes for trade expense analytics against third-party invoices
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with Front Office, Middle Office, Operations, and Technology teams to understand dependencies and design effective metrics
- Engage trading desks and senior stakeholders to promote platform capabilities and gather enhancement requirements
- Own trading cost fee calculations and volume reconciliation processes across multiple products
Requirements & Delivery
- Collaborate with technology teams throughout the software development lifecycle to translate business requirements into timely feature releases
- Analyze enhancement opportunities to increase transparency and accuracy in cost reporting
- Gather and document requirements for new metrics, reporting enhancements, and onboarding requests
What we’ll need from you
Experience & Knowledge
- Intermediate experience in commercial, fast-paced business environments with focus on technology or financial analysis
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Knowledge of trade flow processes and systems preferred
- Knowledge of products traded across Fixed Income, Commodities, and Equities preferred
- Proven track record identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements in data/analytical workflows
Technical Skills
- Advanced SQL proficiency (required)
- Expertise in data visualization tools (QlikView, Tableau, or similar)
- Strong command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies
Core Competencies
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Bachelor's degree 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.