Business Associate- AVP

11037 Citibank, N.A. United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Business Associate in Belfast to support administrative activities and liaise with various functions including finance and operations. The role emphasizes communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail while offering a hybrid working model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Exposure to Foreign Exchange and/or Interest Rate products.
• Business management, finance, operations, audit experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administrative activities and business continuity.
• Liaise with support functions to deliver on business strategy.
• Track financials and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analysis

Data Manipulation

Attention to Detail

Tools

QlikView

PowerBI

Python

SQL

Job description

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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 skills to Citi!

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

The Business Associate responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include contribution to internal audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Associate may assist in activities such as the tracking of business financials, managing employee headcount or coordination of other administrative needs.

What you’ll do

Liaise with support functions, building relationships with credit risk, market risk, operations, finance and technology to assist in delivering on business strategy.

Create & maintain effective metrics for desk heads and senior management teams.

Participate in the control framework for the wider business including Managers’ Control Assessment (MCA) testing, operational loss processes, investigating, developing and driving corrective actions.

Query databases and dashboards to produce reports.

Track and manage relevant issues, Corrective Action Plans and various internal audits for resolution and coordination.

Ensure that controls and monitoring methods are adequately designed and executed, particularly for key focuses, such as Client suitability and price appropriateness alerts (via UNO).

Support in the administration of the First Line of Defense working with product partners.

Seek out and ensure corrective actions are implemented for control related issues across the spectrum of control functions with a goal of driving a robust, efficient and scalable business model for the supported desks.

Assist desk heads with sales strategy & projects – for example technology change, client tiers, reference data, etc.

Communicate effectively within the business management teams locally and globally.

What we’ll need from you

Exposure to Foreign Exchange and/or Interest Rate products would be an advantage.

Business management, finance, operations, audit, or related experience within global financial services firms.

Experience working with and manipulating large data sets is an advantage (QlikView, PowerBI, Python or SQL).

Excellent communications skills (written / verbal)

Results/task orientated with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to manage and prioritize effectively and resolve conflicting priorities.

Ability to work well as part of a team and autonomously.

High level of computer literacy especially with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, including the ability to code basic macros in Excel.

Ability to work under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.

What we can offer 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

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.

#LI-AM3

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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 skills to Citi!

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

The Business Associate responsible for the overall administrative activities of a business. These tasks may include contribution to internal audits, business continuity activities or addressing regulatory issues. The Business Associate may assist in activities such as the tracking of business financials, managing employee headcount or coordination of other administrative needs.

What you’ll do

Liaise with support functions, building relationships with credit risk, market risk, operations, finance and technology to assist in delivering on business strategy.

Create & maintain effective metrics for desk heads and senior management teams.

Participate in the control framework for the wider business including Managers’ Control Assessment (MCA) testing, operational loss processes, investigating, developing and driving corrective actions.

Query databases and dashboards to produce reports.

Track and manage relevant issues, Corrective Action Plans and various internal audits for resolution and coordination.

Ensure that controls and monitoring methods are adequately designed and executed, particularly for key focuses, such as Client suitability and price appropriateness alerts (via UNO).

Support in the administration of the First Line of Defense working with product partners.

Seek out and ensure corrective actions are implemented for control related issues across the spectrum of control functions with a goal of driving a robust, efficient and scalable business model for the supported desks.

Assist desk heads with sales strategy & projects – for example technology change, client tiers, reference data, etc.

Communicate effectively within the business management teams locally and globally.

What we’ll need from you

Exposure to Foreign Exchange and/or Interest Rate products would be an advantage.

Business management, finance, operations, audit, or related experience within global financial services firms.

Experience working with and manipulating large data sets is an advantage (QlikView, PowerBI, Python or SQL).

Excellent communications skills (written / verbal)

Results/task orientated with excellent attention to detail.

Ability to manage and prioritize effectively and resolve conflicting priorities.

Ability to work well as part of a team and autonomously.

High level of computer literacy especially with Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint, including the ability to code basic macros in Excel.

Ability to work under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.

What we can offer 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.

#LI-AM3

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Job Family Group:

Business Strategy, Management & Administration

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Job Family:

Business Execution & Administration

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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