Equity Derivatives Business Analyst (Structured Products)

Overview

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Role

The IT Business Lead Analyst is a senior-level position responsible for liaising between business users and technologists to exchange information in a concise, logical and understandable way in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to continuous iterative exploration and investigation of business performance and other measures to gain insight and drive business planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Management:
  • Lead elicitation and analysis of complex business needs from structured products traders, sales, and operations.
  • Translate needs into clear functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Produce detailed functional specs, user stories, and process flow diagrams.
• Structured Products Expertise:
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of structured products (e.g., equity-linked, credit-linked, interest rate, FX hybrids, securitized products) across their lifecycle.
  • Focus on full lifecycle and workflow, but knowledge of pricing and order management are key.
• Stakeholder & Communication:
  • Partner closely with Platform team to manage expectations and ensure alignment.
  • High-quality written documentation and clear communication of complex problems.
  • Experience at all levels of seniority, working closely with Sales/Structuring/Trading.
• Quality & Compliance:
  • Partner with QA for test strategy and plan review.
  • Help to document acceptance criteria as basis for automated BDD testing.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Strong background in trading technology.
  • Experience with Equity Derivatives, ideally including OTC and Notes.
  • Direct experience with structured products (fixed income, equity/credit derivatives).
  • Proven track record delivering complex technology projects on time.
  • Projects involving pricing, risk, trade processing for structured products.
• Technical Skills: SQL proficiency, familiarity working with APIs, Agile methodologies.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, risk management, and structured products trade lifecycle.
• Soft Skills: Analytical, problem-solving, exceptional communication (written/verbal), stakeholder management, organized, proactive.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What We’ll Provide You

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit Citi’s Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Business Analysis / Client Services

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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