Business Risk Intermediate Analyst - C11 - TAGUIG

The Business Risk Intermediate Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities:

• The primary function of this position is the timely execution of the Managers Control Assessment (MCA) program. The responsibilities include planning, testing and reporting.
• Test and monitor key controls which have been identified for each product line and document results.
• Liaise with business and line control officers on any deficiencies or control gaps as well as ensuring appropriate remedial actions are in place where deficiencies are identified.
• Document, implement and execute Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for management of control issues
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years relevant experience in risk, compliance, audit or regulatory functions.
• Experience in working with the various risk and control systems and reporting requirements
• Project management skills. Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize and adapt to change.
• Problem solver with the ability to translate plans in actions
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
• Self-motivated and detail oriented

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Business-specific job description:

Shared Controls Group is an integral part of the Risk and Control team in Markets. The function of the team is to maintain the control environment within the business where appropriate, to oversee enhancements and to formulate processes to address various internal and external control policies.

The successful candidate will be closely coordinating with Markets Risk and Control teams and Business Managers globally.

Responsibilities:

• Manage communication and coordination of the support functions within Markets business

• 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.

• Maintain and monitor the controls environment

• Develop best practice procedures within Markets business

• Review support functions processes and challenge procedures that are not consistent with Markets objectives.  

• Identify and spearhead process improvement initiatives

• Assists in ad-hoc reports and special projects, as needed

• Support the expansion and migration initiatives to be transitioned to the team, as a starting point, will be heavily involved in the transition / migration of Equities-specific controls within first line and work with regional product SME within Equities Business Execution team to deliver regulatory commitments across Equity Business.

• Coordinate and manage any Internal Audits and Compliance Assurance

Development Value

Global Markets is a global leader in underwriting, structuring, and trading across all asset classes, including equities, corporate bonds, government and agency bonds, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, syndicated loans, structured and futures products. Successful candidate will benefit from joining a global team of Markets and Securities Services Risk and Control professionals. Massive opportunity to gain product and process knowledge in different regional businesses, as well as direct exposure to internals partners and stakeholders, as well as external clients.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Accounting.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant Markets experience across roles in Risk & Control, Compliance Testing, Internal Audit or related discipline

• Understanding of sales and trading activities, front to back trade flows, knowledge relating to Equities a plus.

• Experience in first / second / third line of defense, in particular on transaction testing.

• Experience gained with blue chip or competitor firms of the cash / emerging product suite, and the broader Equities offering.

• Strong evidence of relevant commercial product experience at blue chip competitor firms

Skills:

• Good communication and documentation skill

• Ability to understand the regulatory requirement, developing testing, execute and report the result.  

• Ability to identify and manage dependencies across large parts of the front office and support infrastructure

Competencies:

• Highly driven and goal oriented

• Highly organised and efficient at prioritising tasks

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills

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