Risk and Control Specialist

3 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom Citigroup Global Markets Limited Full time
Job Title: Markets Controls Assessment Lead, Senior Vice President

Are you looking for a challenging role that will put your skills in risk and control to the test? We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled individual to join our Central Controls Team as a Markets Controls Assessment Lead, Senior Vice President.

About the Role

The Markets Control Testing Utility is responsible for assessing the adequacy of Controls, Monitoring and Testing Tools designed and executed by the Markets business teams. As a Markets Controls Assessment Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of controls testing professionals in assessing control design, designing control assessment tools, and developing control assessment procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Markets Controls Testing Utility by leading a team responsible for assessing control design, designing control assessment tools, and developing control assessment procedures.
  • Carry key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by influencing the design of the quality review process, defining the work plan, and resolving escalations.
  • Perform decision-making of control assessment design activity, which includes approving/signing-off, undertaking escalations, and owning Internal Audit and issue management related actions.
  • Have the ultimate decision on controls assessment outlier escalations.
  • Handle control assessment interactions with senior managers at Director or Managing Director levels.
  • Maintain relationships and drive accountability with partners and stakeholders to drive control assessment success in support of the business's strategy.
  • Represent control testing in Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and senior meetings as needed and work with each respective team to finalize materials.
  • Work with colleagues in other areas of Risk Management, Compliance/Control, and the Businesses to assure appropriate management of Compliance and Operational Risks applicable to the Markets business.
  • Oversee the application of operational risk policies, technology and tools, and governance processes to create lasting solutions for detecting unmitigated risks arising from failed internal processes, inadequate controls, and emerging risks in partnership with Markets.
  • Approve assessment procedures in Confluence and be responsible for delivering relevant procedures to Internal Audit reviews and issue remediation.
  • Maintain resource forecast for own team as well as forecasting for successful controls assessment transition and Central Execution training. Support team members on topics ranging from testing design and execution to performance management and control assessment platforms basics.
  • Help drive continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment testing.
  • Develop and drive quality-checking routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, operating guides, and owned control assessments.
  • Set ambitious and measurable control testing goals for self and teams that align to business strategy and support business strategy realization.
  • Assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
  • Support other relevant work efforts of department where needed and as directed by their manager.
Requirements
  • Relevant experience in Risk and Control, including direct or indirect managerial experience.
  • Experience managing Compliance and Operational Risks in a first line role, or experience in a second- or third-line assurance or testing role.
  • Experienced in Markets products and distribution channels.
  • Subject matter expert on controls design, execution and/or control testing.
  • Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.
  • Effective communication, written and presentation skills.
  • Outstanding people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others and foster a sense of collaboration.
  • Demonstrated analytical ability; asks insightful questions, breaks analytical challenges into workable components and draws meaningful conclusions. Well-versed in breaking down complex matters into core issues and root causes that can be more readily addressed.
  • Independent thinker and able to provide value-adding credible challenge to businesses/functions.
  • Proficient in developing new ideas to mitigate risk and improve current processes.
  • Prioritizes high impact potential problems effectively. Consistently reads different situations accurately and takes appropriate action to gain senior colleague/client commitment. Articulates clearly how risk technology supports unit's business, as well as the issues due to gaps between the current technology and known business requirements. Ability to measure and assess the impact of rare-event risks. Well-versed in reviewing the dimensions of risk.
  • Demonstrates Leadership skills with an understanding and appreciation for diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical actions.
  • Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.
  • Experience of human-centered control design an advantage.
  • University degree preferred.
What We Offer

This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of risk and control in a fast-growing Central Controls team. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.

By joining Citi UK, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more HERE.

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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