MIFID Project Manager - Assistant Vice President

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

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Regulatory Operations professional in Belfast. In this full-time role, you will lead diverse projects related to MiFID regulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop strategic control frameworks. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary with excellent benefits including generous leave, private medical insurance, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

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

• Experience managing complex projects with planning and execution skills.
• Strong understanding of MiFID II/MiFIR regulations.
• Experience in financial services operations or technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple MiFID Post-Trade Transparency projects and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Develop project documentation and implement best practices.

Skills

Project Management Expertise

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication & Collaboration

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or IT

Relevant certifications (PMP, PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

Citi is a preeminent global financial institution with a mission to serve as a trusted partner to our clients. We strive to responsibly provide financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values collaboration, innovation, and client focus.

Team/Role Overview:

Join Citi’s Regulatory Operations Change Team within SMBIC Data and Regulatory Operations. This team plays a critical role in executing regulatory change initiatives, including:

• Implementing new and amended regulations

• Remediating regulatory and audit findings

• Developing strategic control frameworks

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of regulatory change within a dynamic global bank.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and deliver multiple MiFID Post-Trade Transparency projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (Operations & Technology, Compliance, Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, and Business Units) to achieve project objectives.

• Champion change management principles, develop comprehensive project documentation, and implement project management best practices.

• Represent Citi in industry forums, contributing to thought leadership and best practice sharing.

• Contribute to NFRR (Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting) commitments related to various regulatory mandates.

What we’ll need from you:

• Project Management Expertise:Demonstrated success managing complex projects, encompassing planning, execution, risk management, stakeholder management, and communication. Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools is highly desirable. You are a meticulous planner with excellent time management skills, capable of managing multiple work streams concurrently.

• Regulatory Knowledge:A strong understanding of MiFID II/MiFIR regulations is preferred, including transaction reporting, transparency requirements, and best practices. Experience with other relevant NFRR regulations (e.g., EMIR, SFTR) is also highly valued.

• Financial Services Experience:Background in financial services operations or technology, preferably with exposure to trade reporting systems and processes.

• Communication & Collaboration:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Proven ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:Strong analytical abilities to assess complex information, identify risks and issues, and develop effective solutions.

• Industry Engagement:Experience participating in industry forums and engaging with trade associations and regulatory bodies is advantageous.

• Compliance & Risk Management:Understanding of compliance and risk management principles within the financial services industry.

• Technology Proficiency:Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and project management software. Experience with trade reporting systems is a plus.

• Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., finance, business, economics, information technology). Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are a plus.

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:

Finance

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Job Family:

Regulatory Reporting

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Change Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Financial Acumen, Internal Controls, Issue Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Reporting.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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