MiFID/R In-Business Risk 1LOD Sr. Lead Analyst

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Job Overview

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

This role is part of the 1st Line of Defence Risk and Control team, supporting the 1st line MiFID/R Regulation Lead on management and oversight of compliance with the UK and EU Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation and Directive (MiFID/R).

We are looking for an experienced risk and controls specialist who can support our 1st line MiFID/R Oversight program requirements. This program covers all Citi businesses (Markets, Banking, Services and Wealth Management). The role requires extensive coordination with internal stakeholders across businesses and functions to support and meet required standards by the MiFID/R regulations in relevant jurisdictions.

What you'll do

• Coordinate the various MiFID/R governance forums.

• Partner with business units to monitor control effectiveness and manage residual risk effectively through Risk and Control Self Assessment process.

• Oversee issue management and ensure timely and appropriate remediation of issues.

• Develop, monitor and report key performance/risk metrics in relation to MiFID/R.

• Manage multiple MiFID/R publications in Citi Regulations inventory, maintain correct applicability and prevent any changes going overdue.

• Maintain reference control library for all UK/EU MiFID/R obligations.

• Support MiFID/R control enhancement projects and new controls implementations.

• Support overall MiFID training and communication program to upskill the front office and 1 LoD staff.

• Ensure timely escalation of issues to the Regulation Lead.

• Liaise with other functions such as Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit and other Control functions to maintain an effective control framework.

What we'll need from you

• Significant practical experience in Financial Services, with risk, controls and business execution experience.

• Knowledge and understanding of EU/UK MIFIR/MIFID II or other major European or US regulations.

• Experience in regulation implementation, change programs and delivering high quality work products

• Experience in full remediation lifecycle, from issue identification to management and remediation

• Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Creativity and efficiency when managing time-sensitive demands from competing stakeholders

• Experience in navigating complex issues, effective co

• Communication and collaboration across multiple stakeholders

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:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

In-Business Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Controls Lifecycle, Credible Challenge, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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