Business Risk Senior Analyst - Assistant Vice President

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

Job summary

A leading international bank in Belfast is seeking a Controls Testing professional to lead execution of control testing across Markets Trading and Sales. You will manage testing, maintain documentation, and foster stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has strong experience in controls testing or related audits, with competitive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary performance-related bonus

Private medical care

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid parental leave

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in Front Office controls testing, internal or external audits.
• Knowledge of Markets Sales and Trading activities.
• Strong understanding of control design and effectiveness testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report results of control testing.
• Execute controls design and operating effectiveness testing.
• Maintain high standards for testing activities and documentation.
• Provide challenge to stakeholders on the design of controls.

Skills

Front Office controls testing

Internal/external audits

Control design assessment

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant industry experience

Job description

Overview

Citi Belfast is one of the largest employers in Northern Ireland with a diverse and talented team. The bank operates globally with local teams delivering next-generation technology solutions and critical services. The role offers a global reach and development opportunities in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.

Markets Governance & Control works with Compliance, Operational Risk and Internal Audit to manage operational and compliance risks in Markets Sales and Trading. The 1LOD Markets Controls Testing team executes a comprehensive, risk-based programme of control testing across Markets globally, to support management in monitoring its control framework and residual risk profiles.

This position reports to the Global Markets Control Testing Programme Head, who leads a team of approximately 40 controls testing professionals responsible for planning and executing control testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report the results of control testing covering Markets Trading and Sales businesses.
• Execute controls design and operating effectiveness testing to agreed timelines, escalating and resolving delivery obstacles.
• Maintain high standards and best practice for testing activities and associated documentation.
• Provide challenge to stakeholders on the design and effectiveness of controls.
• Support stakeholders in determining necessary control remediation identified through the testing programme.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across Front Office, Markets Conduct Risk, Compliance and Operational Risk.
• Draft impactful summary outputs from the testing programme.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Relevant experience in Front Office controls testing, internal/ external audits, independent control reviews, or similar disciplines.
• Knowledge of Markets Sales and Trading activities, risks and related controls.
• Strong understanding of control design assessment and effectiveness testing techniques and practices.
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective senior stakeholder relationships.

Education

• Bachelor/university education preferred, but appropriate industry experience and delivery track record are important.

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi, you will be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days at home per week), plus a competitive base salary and a range of benefits:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• 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 learning and development resources

We are committed to a workplace where everyone can be themselves every day. We want the best talent to join, stay and thrive.

Equality statement: Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please review Accessibility at Citi.