Business Risk Group Manager, Director

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Citigroup's Securities Finance team as a Risk Manager, where your analytical and leadership skills will drive strategic improvements in fraud management. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment alongside senior management while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. With a commitment to employee wellbeing and development, this is an excellent opportunity for experienced candidates looking for growth in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

A discretional annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance packages

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial services and managing analytical teams is required.
• Experience leading teams in a complex environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally.

Responsibilities

• Lead Risk Assessment of business products and drive necessary changes.
• Monitor industry trends and provide updates related to fraud.
• Develop strategic vision for management and mitigation of fraud.

Skills

Credible Challenge

Data Analysis

Risk Identification and Assessment

Risk Controls and Monitors

Management Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Potentially master’s degree

Job description

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 Securities Finance 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:

Securities Finance encompasses the Agency Securities Lending (ASL), Directed Agent Investment Services (DAIS), and Collateral products within the Execution Services division of Investor Services. The business partners withinstitutional investorstoenhance their portfolio returns through intrinsic value securities lending, liquidity management, and collateral optimization. Citi's key strengths include unsurpassed global branch network, robust risk management, real-time controls, product innovation, dynamic reporting, and market thought leadership.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the Risk Assessment of new and existing business products and drive changes when needed.
• Monitor industry trends and articulate Citi's position to Senior Management. This includes providing ongoing updates to Chief Risk Officer's, Product Managers and Sr. Management related to Fraud trends, forecast, performance and opportunities.
• Identify new tools, vendors and capabilities to mitigate current fraud and anticipated changes/shifts in fraud tactics.
• Develop strategic vision for future management and mitigation of fraud to include re-engineering of work-streams, customer communication and detection capabilities.
• The position requires substantial interaction and collaboration with Policy, Operations, and other functional business partners to optimize Fraud needs
• 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 behaviour, 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.

What we’ll need from you:

• Significant experience in financial services; experience leading analytical teams is required, including managerial experience.
• Securities Lending and/or Collateral product knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing teams with broad accountability in a complex environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional organisation.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical actions.
• Proven track record and accountability in making quick decision that have an immediate impact on business financials.
• Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary.
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially master’s degree and managerial experience

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 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.

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Business Risk & Control

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Credible Challenge, Data Analysis, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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