Markets In-Business Risk Lead Analyst, VP

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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 analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Credit & Price Risk Execution 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

Credit & Price Risk Execution is actively seeking a highly skilled and practically minded Business Risk Officer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role focuses on managing financial risk across our Global Markets division, specifically concentrating on critical areas such as trading desk revenue calculation, P&L explain, valuation methodologies, trade booking, and lifecycle management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with excellent knowledge of financial products and processes to work closely with Trading Desks, Business Management, Finance (Product Control), Operations, and Technology.

The incumbent will be a key member of a cross-functional team, collaborating closely with the business and our Finance partners on strategic initiatives aimed at significantly improving Markets revenue reporting capabilities. This includes enhancing Trader Revenue Estimate (T0 flash), P&L reporting, and P&L Explained (PAA) for over 500 trading desks in more than 60 countries. The success of these improvements will be measured against relevant metrics and will contribute to meeting crucial regulatory and senior management deliverables.

Furthermore, this role is a vital component of a broader In-business risk function directly supporting Global Markets, one of the major businesses within the Citibank Group. The Global Markets In-business risk team is mandated to establish and maintain a robust First Line of Defence to financial risk management activities across Markets.

What you’ll do

• Proactively identify potential risks related to T0 flash, P&L reporting, and PAA processes, including operational, data, and systemic issues.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of T0 flash, P&L reporting, and PAA against established Key Performance Metrics (KPMs) to assess risk exposure and control effectiveness.
• Perform comprehensive root cause analysis and identify thematic deficiencies that may exist across all Global Markets businesses.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to develop and build cross-markets remedial solutions, managing issues from identification through to resolution.
• Facilitate regulatory requests across T0 flash, P&L reporting and PAA from a 1st Line perspective, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Drive escalation management processes for significant risks or control failures, ensuring appropriate stakeholders are informed and actions are taken promptly.
• Collaborate with technology and business teams to design and implement robust risk controls and monitors within the revenue reporting ecosystem.
• Continuously monitor the effectiveness of existing controls and propose enhancements to mitigate identified risks.
• Provide ongoing specialist support to assigned businesses on revenue estimates reporting and governance expectations.
• Present key metrics, risk assessments, and thematic findings to senior business management and at cross-functional working groups (involving business, technology, and finance partners), engaging in constructive debate to drive optimal outcomes.
• Effectively articulate complex risk concepts and solutions to diverse audiences.

What we’ll need from you

• Experience in a First line Control, Product control or other control function role
• Proven experience in strategic design and project management implementation, with a track record of delivering complex solutions in a financial environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to dissect complex data, identify underlying issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of financial markets products, trading lifecycle, and the underlying business drivers impacting revenue and P&L.
• Ability to engage in productive discussions, challenge assumptions respectfully, and contribute to consensus-building among diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability in recognizing critical issues, escalating them appropriately, and driving them to resolution.
• Familiarity with the firm’s Code of Conduct, Plan of Supervision, and policies and procedures.
• Proven experience in identifying, tracking, and resolving operational and control-related issues.
• Practical experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls and key risk indicators.
• Strong proficiency in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing various types of financial and operational risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact, influence, and build strong relationships with senior business stakeholders across different functions (Trading Desks, Business Management, Finance, Operations, Technology).
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities efficiently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be articulate, persuasive, and able to convey complex information clearly.
• Thorough understanding of the firm's policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Experience working with large datasets and strong SQL skills are highly desirable.

Education: 

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
• Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) or equivalent experience are highly desirable.

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 London, 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:

Enterprise Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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