Cross-disciplinary Controls - Strategic Program Manager

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a professional for the Cross Disciplinary Controls role, focusing on risk management and compliance. This position involves oversight of control processes, collaboration with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid background in operational risk, and experience in developing sustainable control solutions within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

A discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance packages

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in operational risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of compliance laws and ability to manage key risks.
• Proven track record in enhancing control processes.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight of control effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Assist with Enterprise Risk Management execution and compliance adherence.
• Develop action plans to address identified control gaps.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Communication

Controls Assessment

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

About the Team

Cash Services is an enterprise-wide utility providing financial integrity and efficiency through comprehensive payroll management, strategic cash flow optimization and robust payment capabilities controls, empowering our organization to thrive and our employees to succeed.

Payment Controls, a part of Cash Services, drive strategy and initiatives enabling a framework for movement of funds risk and portfolio governance oversight for Citi.

Job Description

Individuals in Cross Disciplinary Controls are responsible for multiple activities within the Controls capabilities such as assessment & design, MCA, QA, Monitoring & Testing, Issue Management and/or Governance Reporting & Analysis for effective end to end oversight, design, implementation, and execution of controls. Individuals in this role develop, implement and lead specific oversight processes within Payment Controls.

Responsibilities:

• Support the oversight of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
• Help drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Assist in the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Management and Compliance Policies.
• Help assess activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures, as well as internal processes, to strengthen risk management quality.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive, often cross functional, action plans to address identified control gaps or failures
• Support development of standardized process, activity or metrics reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision-making in line with the expectations of senior management, Board, and Regulators.
• Participate in the oversight of the operations of Citi's governance committees, forums or working groups including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items are completed timely.
• 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:

• Experience in operational risk management, operations, 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 or control type processes.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Proven track record on multi-disciplinary programs and/or projects.
• 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.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to think critically, influence to solve complex problems, and drive innovative solutions.
• Adaptability, able to work with ambiguity and change.

Education:

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

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.

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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family:

Cross-disciplinary Controls

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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