Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Senior Analyst - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Belfast is seeking an experienced professional for an operational risk management role. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have 5-8 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit. The responsibilities include executing control activities, monitoring KPIs, and enhancing the Managers Control Self-Assessment process. The role offers competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid work environment where employees are encouraged to thrive and be their true selves.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days

Annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Discounts for employees and friends

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in operational risk management or compliance.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Help execute control activities in support of MCA program.
• Execute MCA as per ORM Policy & Framework.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Risk Management

Communication

Controls Management

Stakeholder Management

Constructive Debate

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Team/Role Overview

Individuals in MCA are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive and robust Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA), also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), and the execution of control activities thus improving identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational risk events in a timely manner.

What you’ll do

• Help execute control activities in support of Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program, also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
• Assist in the MCA program, including the annual/semiannual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.
• Help identify, analyze, and assess potential risks, ensuring timely identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational events.
• Execute MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Assist in developing and maintaining ORM tools and methodologies to support accurate and consistent assessments of the risk and control environment.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Help provide recommendations to enhance or improve the MCA.
• Support the MCA tracking and reporting inventory.
• Continue to help drive MCA best practices, transformation, and execution consistency across business/functions.

What we’ll need from you

• Bachelor's/University degree
• Minimum of 5‑8 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 of 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.

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.

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Job Family Group: Controls Governance & Oversight

Job Family: Managers Control Self-Assessment

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Assessment, Business Insights, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Controls Management, Data Quality Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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