Business Risk and Control Officer –Transformation Support

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? If you are motivated and a self-starter, then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and effective communication to Citi’s Global Legal Controls team.

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 Business Risk and Control Officer is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. 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.

The Business Risk and Control Officer will be a key member of the Global Legal Control (GLC) Team supporting the Legal Department, Regulatory Strategy and Policy (RSP), and the Group Decision Making and Governance Office (GDMGO) team with focus on the development, implementation and execution of new BAU transformation processes and helping ensure appropriate adherence to firm-wide initiatives and requirements.

What you’ll do

• In support of the Manager’s Control Assessment Transformation efforts, help contribute to governance and the facilitation of the execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA, i.e. Risk & Control Self-Assessment) as required by the MCA Standard including the assessment and appropriate approval of risk associated with business changes.
• Support teams in the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of Operational and Compliance Risk Policies, which included the following but not limited to the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management Policy, Lesson Learned Policy, and Control Inventory.
• Assist in performing a detailed analysis on the identification of issue root cause, partnering with control and process owners to recommendations holistic corrective actions and improvements, provide check and challenge to ensure appropriate escalation in according with Issue Management and Escalation Policies.
• Help contribute to the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of the MCA through controls prior to the execution of a process (quality checks) and assist in the monitoring of the adherence to the MCA Standard through controls after the execution of a process (quality assurance).
• Apply knowledge of the business, products, or services to identify and implement control points and processes throughout the business.
• Coordinate risk and control responsibilities and ensure accountabilities are embedded within the organization, including providing training and leading by example.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, new regulations, and internal policy changes to further identify new key risk areas.

What we’ll need from you

• Extensive work experience in Business Risk & Controls and within financial services.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with work-flow systems, excellent project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead global team efforts and to develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelor's/University degree, master’s degree preferred.
• MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, SQL, Visual Basic a plus.

What we can offer you

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services operations. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, 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: 

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus 
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Pension Plan 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
• Access to an array of learning and development resources 

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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