Operational Risk Analyst - AVP

Citigroup, Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Risk Analyst to join their Operational Risk Management team in London. This role involves data analysis, risk reporting, and supporting senior management in mitigating operational risks. The successful candidate will have strong quantitative skills and experience in risk management, contributing to the organization's resilience and compliance with regulatory standards.

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

• Solid experience supporting risk management, compliance, governance, or controls.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Understanding of different risk types (credit, market, liquidity).

Responsibilities

• Support ORM UK Cluster in designing risk profiles and reports.
• Gather and interpret data to evaluate operational risk.
• Provide regular reporting on operational risks to senior management.

Skills

Quantitative analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Employer Citigroup, Inc. Location London, London, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 20 May 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Engineering ,IT ,Security Job Role Risk Analyst Job Type Permanent

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience with strong quantitative analytical skills, including data gathering and aggregation, visualization of data, etcto Citi's Operational Risk Management team.

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

Role Overview:

The successful individual will be a key member of team within Citi's Operational Risk Management team providing independent 2nd line oversight of Citi's UK's Cluster. This role will support the team with data analysis, aggregation of key metrics and production of management reports, monitoring of metrics and development of ORM presentations for senior management and the 1st line of defense. It will also support the coverage team in conducting independent assurance reviews of the Uk Cluster, participating in review fieldwork, analysis, and presentation of results.

What you'll do:

• Supports the ORM UK Cluster coverage team in designing and developing risk profiles and risk metric reports.
• Effectively gathers data from disparate sources across the firm and externally; interprets data to evaluate the accuracy and relevance in measuring operational risk.
• Interprets the results of analyses and communicates them in a compelling and effective manner for senior management use.
• Supports the application of operational risk policies, technology and tools, and governance processes to proactively manage operational risks to Citi
• Independently assess' risks and drive actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to operational risk losses by challenging both historical and proposed practices.
• Develops and maintains relationships across the business users and Lines of Defense to better understand and deliver requirements
• Provide regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders on the status of operational risks.
• Analyse data to identify trends or emerging risks and provide timely recommendations to mitigate risk exposure.
• Participate in initiatives to improve operational risk management practices and enhance organizational resilience.
• Ensure operational risk management activities comply with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.
• Partner with key stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization to accomplish goals.
• Is an enthusiastic and early adopter of change; takes ownership for helping others see a better future and stay positive during uncertainty.
• Challenges self and others to seek out and communicate alternative views even when unpopular; welcomes diverse ideas to improve outcomes.

What we'll need from you:

• Previous solid experience supporting risk management, compliance, governance, or controls related roles.
• Demonstrated experience in the risk management lifecycle.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks and knowledge of risk reporting tools and techniques.
• Exposure to operational risk concepts, methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards related to operational risk management.
• Understanding of different risk types, e.g. credit, market, liquidity.
• Exercises independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Robust project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple initiatives, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to guide and influence others of ORM's challenge points and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to network, build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet deliverables.
• Ability to analyse data to identify trends and emerging risks.
• Ability to problem-solve, recommend practical and effective solutions, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience.

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 London, 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

Job Family:
Operational Risk

Time Type:
Full time

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