Client Organization - Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Senior Analyst
- Job Req Id:
- 26957271
- Location(s):
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- Hybrid
- Posted:
- Apr. 27, 2026
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Job Overview
Individuals in MCA are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive and robust Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA), also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), and the execution of control activities thus improving identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational risk events in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Help execute control activities in support of Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program, also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
- Assist in the MCA program, including the annual/semiannual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.
- Help identify, analyze, and assess potential risks, ensuring timely identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational events.
- Execute MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
- Assist to develop and maintain ORM tools and methodologies to support accurate and consistent assessments of the risk and control environment
- Help provide recommendations to enhances or improve the MCA.
- Support the MCA tracking and reporting inventory
- Continue to help drive MCA best practices, transformation, and execution consistency across business/functions.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made
Qualifications:
- Extensive years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
- Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
- Strong knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
- Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
- Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
- Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
- Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Proficiency in managing massive datasets using advanced Excel functions, Tableau and other data analytical platforms
- Self motivated. Intellectual curiosity to stay abreast of modern technological advances and AI tools to enhance analytical capabilities.
- Solid data analytical skills. Ability to integrate and analyze complex data from diverse reporting sources, identify key connections and produce comprehensive analytical outputs.
- Demonstrated capability to handle multiple, concurrent analytical projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to adjust to shifting and competing priorities while maintaining productivity and attention to detail
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
What we can offer you:
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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Job Family Group:
Controls Governance & Oversight------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Managers Control Self-Assessment------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Assessment, Business Insights, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Controls Management, Data Quality Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
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