Operational Risk Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join their Operational Risk Management Team. This role involves managing methodologies for independent challenges, supporting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with established practices. You will play a crucial part in enhancing operational risk frameworks, contributing to the organization's mission of responsible financial services. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to employee well-being, this position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits that promote work-life balance and professional growth. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Experience in Operational Risk, Compliance, or Internal Audit.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command in both written and spoken communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing a portfolio of challenge methodologies.
• Support the development of the global Operational Risk Management annual plan.
• Help execute risk assessments and analysis, collecting data.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's/University Degree

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your experience and skills in Risk management, 2nd Line Testing & Monitoring, Analytical approach to problem solving and communication to Citi’s Operational Risk Management Team (ORM).

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The Operational Risk Assurance teams supports the Global Operational Risk function by defining and maintaining Methodologies, Frameworks for undertaking Credible Challenge of 1 LoD (across all business, operational risks categories within Citi). The team additionally oversee the execution of the Challenges undertaken by ORM function and also undertakes Quality Assurance over ORM’s own activities. As part of the Operational Risk Management Independent Assurance team you support themanagement of a portfolio of challenge methodologies, ensuring alignment with activities conducted by Operational Risk Management's second line of defense. This involves establishing routines, practices, capabilities, and minimum requirements for independent challenge execution. The role also includes supporting the development and tracking of the annual Operational Risk Management plan for discretionary Risk Reviews. This encompasses reporting progress, identifying roadblocks, and overseeing planning activities. Additionally, the Lead will support risk assessments and analysis, contribute to identifying and evaluating operational risks, and provide challenge on new/existing ORM procedural requirements to ensure adherence to established methodologies. The goal is to embed practices across Operational Risk Management that are Repeatable, Traceable, and Verifiable.

What you’ll do

• Assist with managing a portfolio of challenge methodologies aligned to the activities conducted by Operational Risk Management in their role as second line of defense. The methodologies set the routines, practices, capabilities and minimum requirements used in the performance of independent challenge
• Support the development of the global Operational Risk Management annual plan related to discretionary Risk Reviews. Track the progress of the annual plan, reporting any delays or roadblocks to relevant stakeholders. Assist with oversight of planning activities and decisions, ensuring they are up-to-date, accurate, and accessible to relevant stakeholders
• Help the execution of risk assessments and analysis, collecting data, and contributing to the identification and evaluation of operational risks.
• Provide challenge on new/existing ORM procedural requirements for adherence to established methodologies to embed practices across Operational Risk Management that are Repeatable, Traceable and Verifiable.
• Manage program documentation and records for Operational Risk Management Challenge methodologies for accuracy and accessibility to relevant stakeholders.
• Gather input from Operational Risk stakeholders across program and coverage teams to identify potential gaps in routines and practices for challenge activities.
• Develop and maintain supporting materialsfor the ORM Independent Assurance program, such as presentations, training guides.
• Act as a point of contact for ORM on the existing methodologies and tools available to support Independent Challenge framework and Quality Assurance programs.
• Aid with the coordination of assigned ORM QA activities through the centralized QA operating model.

What we’ll need from you

• Experience in Operational Risk, Compliance or Internal Audit and in build, implementation and/or execution of Quality Assurance, 2LoD Reviews or Internal Audit would be desirable.
• Expertise in one or more specific operational risk sub-categories would be desirable
• Good command in both written and spoken communications
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and follow through to achieve project goals.
• Understanding of industry standards and practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies.
• Good communication skills and ability to exchange complex and sensitive information.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver quality work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ethical judgment in decision-making and personal conduct.
• Bachelor's/University degree

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:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Risk Framework and Policy

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Time Type:

Full time

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