In Business Risk and Control - Vice President

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

The In Business Risk and Control position sits within the Fixed Income and Commodities Operations team.   The role requires a blend of technical expertise, communication skills, and business acumen.

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 In Business Risk and Control position requires a strategic professional who monitors developments in their field and contributes to strategic direction. This role requires commercial awareness and strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence colleagues and internal stakeholders. The work has a significant impact and contributes to the overall performance of the Fixed Income Middle Office and Commodities Operations team.

What you’ll do

• Governance and Control Framework Implementation: Supporting the execution of Manager Control Assessments (MCA), ensuring quality, completeness, and accuracy of the Control Framework implementation, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management Policy, Lesson Learned Policy, and Control Inventory.

• Issue Analysis and Resolution: Performing root cause analysis of identified issues, partnering with control and process owners to develop corrective actions, and ensuring appropriate escalation according to policy.

• Risk Management: Supporting Operational and Compliance Risk management, analysing risk exposures across various categories (Operational, Compliance, Strategic, Reputational), and monitoring/assessing exposures against Risk Appetite. Contributing to risk assessments for new activities and business changes.

• Governance Framework Development and Maintenance: Contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Organization's Governance framework, including policy documents, training, and communication.

• Collaboration and Communication: Working with various stakeholders across different levels, coordinating risk and control responsibilities, and providing training.

What we’ll need from you

• Communication and Diplomacy: Developed skills to guide, influence, and convince colleagues and stakeholders.

• Technical Expertise: Recognized authority in a specific area within the business. 

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint: Strong proficiency.

• Commercial Awareness: Basic understanding of business principles and practices.

• Impact and Deliverables: Ability to produce complex deliverables with significant impact on the business area.

• Advisory Skills: Provides advice and counsel related to business technology or operations.

• Governance and Control Framework Implementation: Support and facilitate the execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA) and ensure the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the Control Framework implementation.

• Issue Analysis and Resolution: Perform root cause analysis of identified issues, partner with control and process owners to develop corrective actions, and ensure appropriate escalation.

• Risk Management: Support operational and compliance risk management, including risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting.

What we can offer you

This role offers the opportunity to build in-depth knowledge of financial services operations, particularly in the organization's governance framework. Navigating the complexities of diverse business challenges daily will foster the development of new skills applicable to career advancement.

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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