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Operational Risk Lead Analyst - Processing Risk Metrics and Analytics

Job Req Id:
25902658
Location(s):
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Type:
On-Site/Resident
Posted:
Sep. 04, 2025

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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? Then bring your skills in analytics, risk management, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Processing Risk Metrics and Analytics 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:

We are seeking a strategic professional who works effectively as part of a team leveraging their technical skills. Requires general understanding of a financial firm’s key operations and their risks and controls. Developed communication skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas.  Capable of working independently, as well as with other team members; can plan and execute on complex projects. Provides advice and counsel related to measuring and assessing risks.  Work can have broad impact, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of business groups or the firm as a whole.

This position is in ORM Processing Risk and Coverage team.  ORM is an enterprise level independent risk management function responsible for enterprise-wide oversight and aggregation of operational risk across all Businesses/ Functions (or Material Legal Entity). Our mission is to enable the bank to achieve its strategic objectives with robust operational risk frameworks and risk management principles while operating within defined risk appetite parameters.

What you’ll do:

  • Assist in improving frameworks for measuring risk, assessing control effectiveness and monitoring outcomes and residual risks within the context of the firm’s risk policies, tools and risk governance processes.
  • Develop and maintain relationships across the Lines of Defense to collaborate effectively to reduce processing risk and maintain 2nd Line of Defense challenge and oversight.
  • Can operate with a limited direct supervision; can exercise independence of judgement.
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
  • Drive 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

What we’ll need from you:

  • Demonstratable experience in navigating and networking across a large enterprise.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (metrics and data analysis), PowerPoint (presentation decks), and Word (writing and editing procedural and technical documentation).
  • In depth knowledge and skills in performing data analysis and visualization, preferably in Tableau.
  • Strong team player with excellent work ethics, attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Quick learner with strong communication, organizational & interpersonal skills with the ability to work with counterparts in various areas in the organization.
  • Strong skills in developing and presenting conclusions to senior managers.
  • Attention to detail; capable of delivering high quality work while managing competing priorities.
  • Experience in a Risk function preferred.
  • Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred.

What we can offer you:

This role will offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of risk management in a financial service setting. 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:

  • Private Medical Care Program
  • Life Insurance Program
  • Pension Plan contribution (PPE Program)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave) 
  • Sport Card
  • Holidays Allowance
  • Sport and team recreation activities
  • Special offers and discounts for employees
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources 
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiatives

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:

Operational Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Control Monitoring, Credible Challenge, Governance, Issue Management, Operational Risk, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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