About the team

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team in Citi’s Services Treasury & Trade Solutions (TTS) business. The team supports TTS’ Managers Control Assessment (MCA) across multiple Assessment Units. Among other services, the team reporting to this role delivers centralized monitoring / testing of controls’ performance as well as guidance, reporting, and enhancement of controls design, monitoring design, and related activities to business partners.

The role reports to the MCA Hub Lead based in Belfast.  This position will be at the Analyst (C12) Level. There is a lot of interest and buy-in to the success of this team across TTS, so the potential for growth in this team and the subsequent opportunities for career development are excellent.

About the role

Responsibilities:

The role’s primary responsibilities are:

• Assist in management and delivery of MCA, including data analysis, system inputs and stakeholder advice and guidance in support of MCA Transformation and new MCA requirements.
• Perform testing of centralized key controls for the business to ensure risks are mitigated in line with the documented processes.
• Document test results in an accurate, clear, and concise manner to enable detailed risk analysis and Senior Management Reporting.
• Provide administrative support for all covered geographies in managing/maintaining controls in the system.
• Conduct end-to-end reviews of ARCM deployments and applicability to ensure consistency across clusters, including gap identification and remediation.
• Manage communication and coordination of support with stakeholders across Services.
• Map Issues and Operational Risk Events to Controls within the Assessment Units.
• Create, implement and/or improve processes through efficiencies/automation.
• Document and update procedures in a timely manner / conducting training sessions or walk-throughs to the team to enable effective application in BAU.
• Be up to date with all policies and new regulations impacting the business and support the implementation in a timely manner.
• Analyze large data sets in Excel to generate regular and ad-hoc reporting for relevant forums which will be documented and presented to the business and Senior Management.
• Contribute to organizing/maintaining the SharePoint sites used to enable self-service access for the stakeholders.
• 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 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.
• Engage and assist with additional workstreams, as required.
• Project Manage / lead initiatives, as required.

Aspiring candidates should have:

• Relevant work experience in Risk in Compliance, Operational Risk, Legal or other control related function within a financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; extensive experience in area of focus as well as working in / managing within a globally dispersed team
• Ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging – both verbal and in writing.
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills to be able to support multiple stakeholders with a ‘can do’ collaboration mentality.
• Planning, project management and scheduling skills sufficient to be effective in prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced business environment with a high degree of change and resilience.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other database systems

What this role offers you

Aside from the competitive benefits that Citi already offers, this role will give you:

• The chance to be part of a flexible team that values its people, encourages ownership of your work, wants to hear your ideas, values diversity and where you can feel confident that you can bring your whole self to work.
• Exposure to Senior leadership of skills and abilities
• The opportunity to learn about Citi’s key Risk and Control processes.  Risk and Control is a growing focus area in Financial Services, and the growth in this area across Citi is rapid.
• An opportunity to build your network, acquire influencing skills and the ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Career development prospects as the team grows in the coming years – we are creating a sustainable team with career pathways for those who demonstrate their contribution to our success.

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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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Business Risk & Control

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Time Type:

Full time

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