Payment Control Implementation Senior Lead (SVP)

Payment Control Implementation Senior Lead (SVP)

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 is a Senior Vice President role and requires an experienced professional. Individuals in Cross Disciplinary Controls are responsible for multiple activities within the Controls capabilities such as assessment & design, MCA, Issue Management and/or Governance Reporting & Analysis for effective end to end oversight, design, implementation, and execution of controls. Individuals in this role may cover a broad range of in-business/function risk and control responsibilities rather than focusing on one specific role.

What you'll do

• Oversees the development, implementation and application of operational risk policies, technology and tools, and governance processes to create lasting solutions for deliverables on movement of funds governance as a core enterprise capability

• Governance and oversight of movement of funds, large payment controls system or process and application integration initiatives, serving as an oversight function working with lines of businesses or in business risk and control teams.

• Act as escalation point centrally to communicate and escalate reviews, concerns, and breaches.

• Research, document and exports best practices and common risk, controls, and corrective actions through Framework Papers

• Ensures that movement of funds related KORs and KRCIs are communicated and understood by Businesses.

• Develops and maintains relationships across the business users and Lines of Defense to better understand and deliver control and oversight requirements.

• Support oversight of the MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.

• Drive execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.

• Responsible for the assessment of activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality.

• Manage the development and implementation of standardized risk and controls reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision making in line with the expectations of senior management, Board, and Regulators.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

What we'll need from you

• Extensive hands on experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.

• Experienced in Movement of Funds/ Payments Operational Risk. Knowledge of other risk disciplines (market risk, credit risk) a plus.

• Expertise in the following would be beneficial: Processing mapping, Processing Risk, Management Control assessments.

• Self-motivated and accountable

• Excellent communication skills – verbal & written.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and drive innovative solutions through practical outcomes.

• Ability to be responsible for a strategy, process, or control portfolio.

• Experience with stakeholder management or cross functional teams.

• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.

• Track record leading Control related projects and programs • Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.

• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.

• Expert 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.

• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.

• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.

• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.

• Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.

• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

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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