Description
FI Algo Overview
The evolution of electronic trading and automation has changed the way that rates products trade forever; driving a need for real-time, low latency pricing, market making and risk technology. In this increasingly electronic and competitive landscape, Citi is key player due to its leading eTrading and Algo platform and investment in technology. The FI Algo and Controls team is at the forefront by building high-performance, low latency technology that supports the execution of billions of dollars of client trades every day. Our competitive advantage is our technology and having a platform that provides exceptional and dependable trading experience. If you are capable of seeing ahead, of developing a clear path forward in a quest to try the untried, here is the opportunity.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a Technical Lead to work directly with the FI Algo Tech lead and FI business Product Leads to drive our future state control framework, based in New York. We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills and can think through problems methodically. The person will have the opportunity to interact and present to senior leadership across the FI organization.
Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to face off to business users
Self-motivated individual and with determination to achieve goals
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment
Ability to work on a fast-pace environment
Fixed income product knowledge
Proven leadership skills and experience
Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe
Responsibilities
Understand the current set of controls and how they impact strategies
Oversee multiple programs associated with modernizing FI Controls – Includes documenting projects, running review discussions, and holding developers/stakeholders accountable for actions pending
Contribute and voice opinions regarding current project direction and share ideas that would enhance delivery itself or the dev process
Strong communicator. Ability to present to senior audiences and lead meetings with senior developers/product managers
Detail oriented and organized. Ability to track multi streams of work concurrently.
Qualifications
Proficient in architecture system design
6-10 years of experience in business analysis or program management
Demonstrated expertise in presenting and using planning tools
Ability to effectively partner across the organization, at all levels
Proven ability to manage complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact by weighing various action plans and balancing potentially conflicting needs
Proven diplomatic and analytical skills
Experience in financial services highly desirable
Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to face off to business users
Self-motivated individual and with determination to achieve goals
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Good team working skills and ability to work in a distributed global team environment
Ability to work on a fast-pace environment
Fixed income product knowledge
Flexible and able to deliver quality results in the required timeframe
Education
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
