Senior Vice President

Citi; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Analyst for the Managers Control Self-Assessment team. This role will oversee quality control and improvements within the organization's assessment methodologies while driving compliance with policies and managing significant risks. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in operational risk or compliance and exhibit strong analytical skills, leadership qualities, and effective communication abilities. The position is full-time based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management or compliance.
• Ability to lead control-related projects and programs.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of control activities in support of the MCA program.
• Identify and analyze potential risks.
• Drive improvements to MCA methodology and standards.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Risk Management

Communication

Controls Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

The SVP, Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Sr. Lead Analyst - C14 is a strategic professional with the MCA organization within Central Controls in COO. The MCA organization enables effective and efficient execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA) across Citi by drivingნები common execution, maximizing the value of technology and driving quality of MCA data through continuous improvement feedback loop.

The SVP, Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Sr. Lead Analyst - C14 will be responsible for driving Quality Control within MCA, encompassing the development of the approach, training, oversight of work execution, and reporting of outcomes to senior management. This role will also lead continuous improvements to the MCA methodology, including its Standards and Procedures, and support interactions with second and third-line functions regarding their reviews of MCA.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of control activities in support of Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program, also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). Manage the MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight and related reporting.
• Take ownership to identify, analyze, and assess potential risks, ensuring timely identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational events.
• Drive the execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain ORM tools and methodologies to support accurate and consistent assessments of the risk and control environment.
• Consistently monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate effectiveness of the risk and controls.
• Propose enhancements or improvements as necessary to the MCA.
• Implement a robust tracking and reporting MCA inventory including key metrics to provide visibility on the status of control gaps and MCA quality control processes, highlighting risk and escalating concerns in a timely manner.
• Champion MCA best practices transformation, and execution consistency across business/functions.
• 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

• 10+ 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 सांसद आपने risks and controls. Track record leading control related projects and programs.
• Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
• Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
• Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
• äp. expert knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Expert understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint,יוחד Word.

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred.

Job Family Group

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family

Managers Control Self-Assessment autobuilt.

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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.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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