Business Analytics Analyst

Overview Citi the leading global bank has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions Citi provides consumers corporations governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services including consumer banking and credit corporate and investment banking securities brokerage transaction services and wealth management Our core activities are safeguarding assets lending money making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients Citi s Mission and Value Proposition explains what we do and Citi Leadership Standards explain how we do it Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress We strive to earn and maintain our clients and the publics trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve Our Leadership Standards is a common set of skills and expected behaviors that illustrate how our employees should work every day to be successful and strengthens our ability to execute against our strategic priorities Diversity is a key business imperative and a source of strength at Citi We serve clients from every walk of life every background and every origin Our goal is to have our workforce reflect this same diversity at all levels Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work where individuals are promoted based on merit where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop are widely available to all The Operations Analytics team uses data analysis to improve efficiency reduce costs and enhance customer experience across the front and back office They focus on optimizing contact center performance automating processes resolving customer issues and supporting KYC operations Projects include enhancing First Contact Resolution improving complaint and sentiment analysis streamlining card issuance and return mail processes and optimizing capacity planning and staffing They leverage tools like NLP and AI to reduce complaints and identify agent coaching opportunities Their goal is to drive data-driven decision-making for operational improvements Job Summary The Business Analyst will be part of Operations Analytics within Citi AIM vertical a global community driving data-driven transformation across Citi AIM s objective is to generate actionable intelligence for business leaders The role involves a comprehensive analysis of existing processes the creation of detailed process workflows and maps and the strategic development of automation solutions to replace manual controls within bank s back-office functions such as Core Operations Collections and Recoveries The Business Analyst supports project success by assisting senior analysts in gathering and documenting requirements analyzing data and contributing to the development of effective automation solutions In this role you are expected to Process Analysis and Optimization Conduct in-depth analyses of current operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement Data Management Skill Expertise in data management principles SQL SAS programming for data extraction manipulation and validations Design Develop Comprehend process mapping identify best possible automation steps in process Design and develop workflows and automation logic using SAS SQL Workflow tools Test Deliver Participate in testing and quality assurance to ensure high-quality solutions and successful project delivery Support Senior Analysts Provide support to Senior Business Analysts in various project activities including requirements gathering process mapping and documentation Communicate Collaborate Effectively communicate both written and verbal with stakeholders collaborate with cross-functional partners and teams Document and Analyze Assist in documenting business processes analyzing data and preparing reports to support project decision-making Contribute to Solutions Contribute to the development of solutions by assisting with testing documentation and training materials Qualifications Work experience 2-5 years with Masters as Educational background 4-7 years with Bachelors as Education background Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and quantify opportunities for improvement Experience with process mapping and process or workflow automation tools Technical Skills Exposure in building solution designs and developing automation solutions using appropriate tools technologies including SQL SAS Xceptor MS Excel Tableau and other BI tools Coding Expertise Strong coding expertise in SAS SQL Autosys package Experience working on big data platforms a plus Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Banking Knowledge Good understanding of the banking domain banking products and Operations in banking is preferred Soft Skills Ability to multi-task effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive proactive attitude Tools and Platforms Coding and Scripting SAS SQL RDBMS integration API usage Automation Tools Familiarity with low code automation tools such as Xceptor Appian and RPA tools Office Productivity Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint Visualization Exposure in Power BI Tableau or Excel dashboards Working at Citi is far more than just a job A career with us means joining a family of more than 230 000 dedicated people from around the globe At Citi you ll have the opportunity to grow your career give back to your community and make a real impact Note This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed Other job-related duties may be assigned as required Job Family Group Decision Management Job Family Business Analysis Time Type Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above Other 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