Project Management Officer (PMO)

Posted:
9/10/2024, 8:50:40 PM

Location(s):
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom ⋅ Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Product

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Citi Markets provide world-class solutions that are as diverse as the needs of the corporates, institutions, governments, and individual investors we serve in 160 countries and territories. The breadth, depth, and strength of our underwriting, sales and trading, and distribution capabilities span asset classes and currencies, sectors and industries, covering a vast array of products.

The Markets Program Execution & Transformation team works with all Markets businesses and Citi functions, including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk and O&T to identify, mobilize and execute responses to regulatory and cross-business transformational projects. The primary mission of the team is to design and implement integrated solutions and sustainable capabilities in the most efficient and effective way for Markets and its clients. 

Examples of major programs that Markets Program Execution & Transformation currently (or recently) manage include: Brexit; Dodd-Frank Title VII; EMIR/Re-Fit; FRTB; IBOR Transition; Markets Conduct Risk; MiFID / MiFIR; Resolution Stay Rules; and multiple specific APAC/EMEA/NAM Regulations.

The Program Management Office (PMO) and Business Execution team within Markets Program Execution & Transformation, is responsible for the delivery of Markets-wide PMO, quality assurance and provision of business execution support.


Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and priorities will reflect needs of the specific programs being supported and will evolve over time, however the following are some of the specific activities expected of this role:

  • Track application (and where applicable, enforce usage of) Citi’s Enterprise Program and Project Management Policy and Standards across the Markets book of work

  • Contribute to the design and delivery of Markets specific project and PMO guidelines and provide subject matter expertise for internal queries relating to project management

  • Assist with the PMO delivery of programs and projects across a number of Markets sales / trading desks and functions including Risk, Legal, Finance and Compliance

  • Identify, prioritise and proactively manage dependencies, risks, exceptions and issues

  • Effectively communicate with key stakeholders and project teams

  • Develop and deliver presentations to Markets Program Execution & Transformation and senior management covering book of work status and plans.

  • Coach and develop more junior PMO team members

Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

  • Experience of structured project management & PMO techniques, preferably in a Markets front office environment

  • Experience of designing and implementing PMO processes and creating applicable guidance materials

  • Experience of undertaking ‘Book of Work’ quality assurance and assisting with remediation efforts

  • Exposure to Front Office trading processes across the full trade lifecycle within a large bank/dealer

  • Exposure to global markets trading products (Fixed Income, Equity, Currencies & Commodities) and/or securities services (Prime, Collateral, Clearing, Custody, Fund Services)

Skills and Competencies – Must be able to demonstrate extensive experience of:

  • Setting up PMO functions for large portfolios / programs / projects

  • Strong analytical and problem skills, with high attention to detail

  • Ability to work independently, in a pro-active manner with a ‘can do’ attitude

  • Ability to gain consensus among colleagues and drive initiatives to completion effectively

  • Strong interpersonal, influencing and organizational skills to mobilize and motivate delivery in a co-operative and collaborative working environment

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively produce procedural documentation

  • Ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical colleagues

Qualifications:

  • College / University degree education preferred

  • Appropriate industry knowledge & delivery track record is preferred

  • Experience of operating in a consulting (internal / external) capacity preferred

  • Formal Project Management / PMO certification preferred

What this role offers 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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Job Family Group:

Project and Program Management

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Job Family:

Program Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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