Senior Control Manager

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in problem solving, control management and communication to Citi's Markets Control Inventory Management 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

As an organization, we set objectives, engage in business activities, and design and implement business processes. Risk is inherent in our business through the decisions we make. Risks are potential events which might have an impact on our ability to achieve those objectives, conduct our business activities safely, or execute processes effectively. Citi mitigates risk through the implementation of controls. Controls are important to Citi as they help to mitigate risks, comply with regulations, protect assets, and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders. Citi maintains an inventory of all its controls

The Markets Control Inventory Management Team sits within the Markets Chief Operations Office and is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the Control Inventory for Global Markets

What you'll do

• Lead engagement with Markets businesses globally to record and manage their controls.

• Promote understanding and application of control management standards across Markets.

• Oversee quality execution of all aspects of the Control Management team's work.

• Drive continuous improvement of Control Management processes.

• Lead engagement with the central Quality Assurance function on quality-related matters. 

• Maintain stakeholder relationships across First Line of Defence, Risk and Internal Audit.

• Provide risk & control subject matter expertise to stakeholders across Markets.

• Engage, motivate, coach, and develop MCA Control Management team members.

What we'll need from you

• ​Extensive proven experience in risk and control analysis, evaluation, and management either in a first line of defence, compliance or internal audit role in Financial Services.

• Significant experience with ability to demonstrate deep technical knowledge of Markets sales and trading processes across multiple asset classes.

• Excellent relationship-building, senior stakeholder management, problem solving and communications skills (both written and verbal)

• Proven track record of successful delivery to high quality standards with excellent attention to detail, an analytical mindset and drive for results

• Self-starter with ability to manage and prioritize effectively and resolve conflicting priorities

What we can offer you

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. 

Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

Job Family:

Managers Control Self-Assessment

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Assessment, Business Insights, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Controls Management, Data Quality Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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