Business Analyst- Fund Migrations

Job Description

Overview of Citi:Citi, the world leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broadrange of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Citi enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providingthem with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.Job Purpose:To carry out activities within Migration workstream to ensure all plans, documentation, artefacts, evidencing and controls aremanaged to meet client expectations.The role holder will own the full Migration lifecycle and ensure that detailed analysis and process designminimises the risk to the business, our operating platform and our client.Job Background/context:The role holder willbe involved in the on-boarding of the new clients Funds (ABOR & IBOR). This will include being part of the Fund Accounting Migration Team within the wider project team focused on on-boarding this new client/funds to Citi Fund Accounting platform.The roleholder should have strong Third Party Administration Fund Accounting knowledge and be familiar with the reconciliations.Previous on-boarding migrations experience is preferred.Flexible working:We are a diverse and flexible employer and hiring the best talentis our objective. We are open to flexible working arrangements and work from home opportunities from the outset.Key Responsibilities:Design, build & Implementation of Governance & Control functions for the FA Migration workstreamOversight and Quality Assuranceof all migration documentation and artefactsValidation and oversight of Principle based Migration ApproachLead the analysis of Fund and Static Data RequirementsCollation, monitoring and delivery of all evidencing required by the Client within the MigrationframeworkTracking against Migration & Resourcing Project plansRequirements collation for migration approach & executionEnsure suitable documentation produced to a high standard, as required on all assigned pieces of work to support delivery and ensure a completeaudit trailInitiating and obtaining document sign off with all impacted BAU areas, technology, project teams, 3rd Parties and the clientCommunicating risks and issues to the Migration, Program and Dept. Managers in a timely mannerParticipation in meetingsas defined by Program & Migration managersRaise all issues/concerns identified with its associated risks promptly to Migration ManagerDesign and Implementation of Migration runbooks & rulebooks (KSDs)Migration of funds (both live and during Dress Rehearsals)over weekends & evenings where requiredDriving the client relationship within the Migration frameworkAssisting Migration Manger and deputising when necessaryKnowledge/Experience: Essential to have strong Fund Accounting knowledgeEssential to have experienceof ReconciliationsTPA Ops experienceExperience of using or supporting MultifondsExperience of working with colleagues from a remote office and different time zonesTax knowledge advantageous, i.e. foreign tax treaties and withholding tax, UK Corp tax, InvestorTaxesGood understanding of financial instruments (Bonds, Equities, CD/CP, Dividends, Deposits, FX, ETD, OTC, etc.)Skills:Excellent organisation and analytical skillsStrong numerical skillsExcellent communication skills (oral and written)Good working knowledgeof MS applications, MS Access advantageous but not essentialHigh level of attention to detailAbility to work under pressure and to meet tight timescalesAbility to work as part of a team and independentlyQualifications:Strong fund administration / operationsbackgroundDevelopment Value Opportunity to work with a highly proficient team in a rapidly changing environment.Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of projects across the globalDevelop relationships with colleagues across the wider business, globallyOpportunityto develop industry knowledge, communication and leadership skills.What we OfferAs well as a competitive salary and consideration for a yearly discretionary bonus Citi offer;23 days paid annual leaveAward winning pension scheme,Life assurance andPrivate medicalinsurance with Bupa healthcare.Our select benefit package offers you the opportunity to customise your benefits according to your own lifestyle preferences and includes corporate discounts, memberships and a range of additional extras.Our vast range of diversitynetworks demonstrates Citis commitment to growing a diverse workforce.Job Family Group: Operations - Transaction ServicesJob Family:Fund AccountingTime Type:Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive considerationwithout regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for careeropportunities. 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