Citi

Citi

Posted via Workday

Operations Core Project Lead Analyst

Apply by Oct 20, 2026

Posted Oct 17, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Product, Strategy & Operations Program & Project Management
Salary
Not yet verified Check the description for pay details; an amount or pay period has not been verified.
Location
Dublin Ireland
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Extensive previous relevant experience in similar role. Prior industry experience. LOAN IQ experience preferred. Experience with Jira would be of benefit.
Education
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

Spotted an issue?

We’ll check it against the original posting.

Log in to report

Role Summary

AI-generated

The Operations Core Project Lead Analyst manages project execution across milestones and budgets, coordinating project plans and stakeholders. The role also provides analysis and advice, escalates project risks, and monitors vendor performance.

What You'll Do

  • Manage day-to-day execution of one or more projects against milestones and budget.
  • Assess project plans, charters, stakeholder management plans, acceptance plans, and issue logs.
  • Work with the Project Sponsor to align business cases and project plans with business objectives and needs.
  • Identify stakeholders, include them in scope definition, and ensure they understand the schedule and milestones.
  • Escalate project risks and monitor vendor performance, taking action when warranted.
  • Provide analysis and advice to support business decisions.

Generated from the employer's posting. Verify important details before applying.

View full posting

Qualifications

Extensive previous relevant experience in a similar role and prior industry experience; day-to-day product or process knowledge; basic understanding of the firm's businesses and related economics; subject-area expertise in one or more specific skill sets; comprehensive understanding of how own and other areas integrate; bachelor’s/university degree.

Preferred

  • LOAN IQ experience preferred.
  • Experience with Jira would be of benefit.
  • Master’s degree preferred.

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

Operations Core Project Lead Analyst 

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview 

The Project Lead is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business.

Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
 

What you’ll do

  • Responsible for the day to day management of executing to milestones and budget on one or more projects.
  • Assess creation of project plan, charter, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central project issue log.
  • Work with Project Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives and confirm project plans meet business needs as described in the project initiation documents.
  • Ensure all stakeholders are identified and included in scope definition activities and understand project schedule and key milestones..
  • Escalate project risks to the Project Director, or Project Sponsor, when appropriate.
  • Ensure vendor performance is monitored and actions taken if performance warrants.
  • Provides sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
  • Directly affects the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
  • 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.

What we’ll need from you 

  • Extensive previous relevant experience in similar role.
  • Prior industry experience.
  • LOAN IQ experience preferred.
  • Experience with Jira would be of benefit.
  • Fully knowledgeable on the day-to-day activities of a product or process; Basic understanding of the firm's different businesses and the related economics ; Individual is expected to be subject area expert in one (or more) specific skill sets
  • Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives
  • Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need. Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities

#LI-SM9

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group:

Operations - Core

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Operations Project Management

------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time

------------------------------------------------------

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

€85,600.00 - €128,400.00

------------------------------------------------------

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 will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Citi

About the company

Citi

Large Enterprise

Citi is a global financial services corporation that offers a wide range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, Citi serves millions of customers, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and governments. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, actively working to support economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges. Citi’s commitment to providing exceptional service and fostering diverse talent makes it a prominent choice for students aspiring to build a career in finance and banking.