Operations Core Project Lead Analyst

Citi

Citi

IT, Operations

Warsaw, Poland

Posted on May 26, 2026

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.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Data Analysis & Strategy: Spearhead all data analysis activities for key project streams, including data sourcing, profiling, and defining transformation logic.
  • Data Modeling & Mapping: Oversee the creation and maintenance of conceptual and logical data models. Develop and manage comprehensive data mapping specifications from source to target systems.
  • 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.


Qualifications:

  • 6-10 years relevant experience
  • Prior industry experience.
  • 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
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong experience with data modeling, data warehousing concepts, and data mapping tools.
    • Familiarity with modern data architectures and ETL/ELT processes.


We offer:

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include:

  • Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
  • Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
  • Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
  • Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
  • Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
  • Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
  • Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.
  • Additional day off for volunteering
  • Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.
  • Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
  • Special offers and discounts for employees
  • Click here to review the Remuneration Regulations extract.

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.

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

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Core

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Job Family:

Operations Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

241 750,00 zł - 411 650,00 zł

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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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