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 Program Manager 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

• 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

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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