Business Risk Senior Officer, SVP

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 Markets COO 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

This role is part of the Preventative Booking Controls team which is part of the Markets Operational Risk Department.

Booking Controls focus on what is booked where, and why – ensuring adherence to business, desk and individual trader mandates, and also ensuring the integrity of legal entities in preventing material booking errors. Booking Controls also focus on how a trade is booked – ensuring Front Office bookings are accurate, timely and complete in order to proceed downstream and onwards to internal/external reporting and stakeholder groups

The role is part of the Markets Front Office organisation and will be a key part of the in-business Risk & Control team responsible for overseeing preventative size and price booking controls including data analysis and threshold calibration on Venue Provided Applications. This is an exciting opportunity for a practically minded, professional with an in-depth knowledge of traded products combined with a clear understanding of Front Office trading preventative controls.   The team has coverage across all Markets’ businesses globally, multiple risk and technology functions enabling the candidate the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple stakeholders and for career development.

What you’ll do

• Work in partnership with Product areas to ensure adherence to the Venue Provided Applications Risk Assessment Framework.
• Work with both 1LoD and 2LoD partners to ensure Risk Assessments of VPAs are completed on a timely basis.
• Analyse and review data with the ability to test in accordance with defined testing methodology, identify gaps and implement corrective action.
• Partner with product area stakeholders to remediate identified gaps.
• Define business expectations for proposed controls in order to meet the regulatory commitments and business objectives.
• Work with Second Line of Defence stakeholders to ensure there is oversight on identified gaps and action plans.
• Partner with Product Area and Technology teams as part of co-ordinated approach to deliverables.
• Co-ordinate with defining User Acceptance Testing scenarios and output review.
• Work with Audit and other Control groups to investigate control failures and drive forward control enhancement initiatives
• Contribute to project management activities governing controls implementation, including dashboard creation and reporting to Project stakeholders

What we’ll need from you

• Significant experience in Operational Risk Management, Audit, Compliance or other control function
• Knowledge and familiarity with the operation of Trade Venues is a plus.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Data analytic skills are a plus.

What we can offer you

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services operations. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.

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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