Business Risk Senior Officer - SVP

Team / Role Overview

This new role is part of the Markets Price Risk and Control Data Execution team supporting the Price Risk Initiative. ‘Price Risk’ includes all aspects of market risk management across First Line and Second Line functions, and the initiative sets out to improve and enhance risk management controls and processes across Markets businesses. Price and Credit Risk and Control (PCRC) is a first line cross-asset risk and control function, which operates or facilitates controls to manage the operational risk, valuation risk and governance components of managing quality of Price Risk. The team works closely with Global Markets Trading Businesses, In-Business Risk (IBR), Finance and 2LoD in setting standards and procedures, leading governance, building and managing controls across processes and activities in scope of the Price Risk Framework. The role will require knowledge of Price Risk processes (first- or second-line risk management and/or valuation control) as well as change skills to define, organize and co-ordinate a program of work across businesses and regions. The role will support Markets businesses and functions in driving transformation in underlying risk and control processes. It will involve collaboration with stakeholder groups to define a best-in-class target state, with a robust control framework as well as a set of practical actions to achieve.

Responsibilities:

• Implement processes for the effective management of internal Data Management controls by monitoring business data quality reports with associated key indicators & metrics, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the business, resulting in reduction of inherent risks
• Implement Data Quality reporting through the definition and implementation of business, data and system related control and remediation frameworks at points of capture in order to resolve data quality exceptions

Knowledge and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in Product Control, Risk, Operations or within Internal Audit, concerning the F2B trade flow and controls for a large and complex global trading business and associated controls
• Demonstrable experience in global markets traded products and associated book management, business hierarchy rollup, and reporting practices
• Knowledge and experience of structured project management techniques in a front office environment
• Industry experience in data, data management and/or regulatory initiatives
• Knowledge of data methodologies/frameworks and demonstrable appreciation of the need for and impact of controls, thresholds and Data Quality rules plus fundamental data terminology
• Demonstrable experience in data process flows front-to-back, risk and control, markets, operations, and support & control areas within a large bank/dealer
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating with stakeholders to drive changes and understand process impact on topics including issue resolution and controls as a consultant or internal change group
• Knowledge of global markets trading products (Fixed Income, Equity, Currencies & Commodities) and/or securities services (Prime, Clearing)
• Knowledge of, and experience in, analyzing legislative, regulatory/supervisory and
• Legal/compliance texts and analysis

Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in Operational Risk Management, Audit, Compliance or other control function and SME in Business Process Mapping, Control Requirements, data analysis, business requirement documentation, implementation including user acceptance testing and development and adoption
• Strong project management skills; ability to gain consensus among project teams, and drive initiatives to completion effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail, as well as ability to understand discrete steps in their process and where remediation needs to be implemented when issues arise
• Ability to understand the purpose of the process in terms of the greater context of the business, the products related to the process, what data is being captured and the reports that are produced
• Hands-on practitioner expertise in implementing structured business/operational processes and business requirements documentation
• Ability to work cross-functionally, including managing and liaising with key technology and business teams throughout implementation to ensure successfully delivery, leading workshops with senior management and stakeholders
• Ability to manage a project plan, RAID logs, and communications with senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and influencing skills are vital. The candidate will need to draw on experience and will require the ability to clearly articulate principles and methodologies to a variety of audiences including senior internal stakeholders and to find creative solutions to issues as they arise
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (metrics and data analysis), PowerPoint (presentation decks), and Word (writing and editing procedural and technical documentation). Tableau is a plus
• Delivery track record is essential

Development Opportunities:

• Chance to build an exceptional global network of professionals, trading desks, technology teams and 2nd line functions, including Finance and Risk
• Long-term career path across geographies and business lines
• Competitive compensation package and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Masters degree, or equivalent experience

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, 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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