Assessment & Design Lead Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Belfast is seeking a Risk Control Specialist to support the design and enhancement of comprehensive controls programs. You will have at least 6 years of experience in operational risk management or compliance, with a strong focus on improving processes and implementing sustainable solutions. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and private medical care.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance related bonus

Private Medical Care

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in financial services.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Citi's comprehensive controls program.
• Help coordinate with stakeholders to drive management decisions.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure alignment with best practices.

Skills

Operational risk management

Compliance

Audit

Risk management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance – we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

Role context

Individuals in Assessment & design are responsible for developing, designing, and implementing controls programs, and providing review and guidance on robust controls design adhering to Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Frameworks. Individuals proactively identify and drive controls enhancements such as automation, standardization and rationalization including transformation execution activities. Includes first line activities for identification, measurement (significance and likelihood), and ongoing assessment of key risks and controls in partnership with relevant process owners to drive management decisions to operate within the firm’s Risk Appetite.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of Citi's comprehensive controls program.
• Support assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and helping to implement necessary changes.
• Continually drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Help coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite.
• Support the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Help collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential risks and develop risk mitigation activities to define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation. Help drive execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies.
• Help collaborate with business and functions to understand the control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards.
• Support providing regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design.
• Appropriately 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 teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education

Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

What we’ll provide 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:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

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.

Job Family Group: Controls Governance & Oversight

Job Family: Assessment & Design

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Insights, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Issue Management, Process Design, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility accommodations available upon request.