Creditrisk - Applications Support Sr Analyst - C12 - Chennai

About the Team The Data Solutions organization aims to support Citi on its journey to adopt a data driven culture by delivering innovative technology solutions and simplifying access to quality data and business intelligence The Data Solutions Production Management organization provides business critical application management and support to our SMBF clients globally We pride ourselves on delivering industry leading technical and operational excellence by applying engineering innovation learning risk management and automation across our systems and user environments About the Role The Apps Support Sr Analyst is a seasoned professional role Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact where development of an approach taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information Requires good analytical skills in order to filter prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required Regularly assumes informal formal leadership role within teams Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size geography etc by influencing decisions through advice counsel and or facilitating services to others in area of specialization Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual Responsibilities The Application Support Senior Analyst provides technical and business support for users of Citi Applcations This includes providing quick resolutions to app issues driving stability efficiency and effectiveness improvements to help us and the business succeed Maintains application systems that have completed the development stage and are running in the daily operations of the firm Manages maintains and supports applications and their operating environments focusing on stability quality and functionality against service level expectations Start of day checks continuous monitoring and regional handover Perform same day risk reconciliations Develop and maintain technical support documentation Identifies ways to maximize the potential of the applications used Assess risk and impact of production issues and escalate to business and technology management in a timely manner Ensures that storage and archiving procedures are in place and functioning correctly Formulates and defines scope and objectives for complex application enhancements and problem resolution Reviews and develops application contingency planning to ensure availability to users Partners with appropriate development and production support areas to prioritize bug fixes and support tooling requirements Participate in application releases from development testing and deployment into production Engages in post implementation analysis to ensure successful system design and functionality Considers implications of the application of technology to the current environment Identifies risks vulnerabilities and security issues communicates impact Ensures essential procedures are followed and helps to define operating standards and processes Act as a liaison between users traders interfacing internal technology groups and vendors Expected to be able to raise problems to appropriate technology and business teams while adhering to Service Level Agreements Acts as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations Directly impacts the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others impacts own team and closely related work teams Exhibits sound and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills to exchange complex information Active involvement in and ownership of Support Project items covering Stability Efficiency and Effectiveness initiatives Performs other duties and functions as assigned Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and or other team members 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 Qualifications 5-8 years experience in an Application Support role Experience installing configuring or supporting business applications Experience with some programming languages and willingness ability to learn Advanced execution capabilities and ability to adjust quickly to changes and re-prioritization Effective written and verbal communications including ability to explain technical issues in simple terms that non-IT staff can understand Demonstrated analytical skills Issue tracking and reporting using tools Knowledge experience of problem Management Tools Good all-round technical skills Effectively share information with other support team members and with other technology teams Ability to plan and organize workload Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate appropriately to relevant stakeholde Education Bachelor s University degree or equivalent experience Skills Application Support Experience 3-5 years of strong Application production support experience in the financial industry Experience using call ticketing software Linux 2 - 3 years of experience Database Good SQL experience in any of the RDBMS Scheduler Autosys CONTROL-M or other schedulers will be of added advantage Programming Languages UNIX shell scripting Python PERL will be of added advantage Microsoft Strong knowledge of Microsoft based operating systems Experience using troubleshooting Office with emphasis on Word Excel Additional Skills preferable Other Applications Knowledge working experience of ITRS Active Console other monitoring tools Knowledge working experience of Autosys scheduler Job Family Group Technology Job Family Applications Support 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 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