Operational Risk Assurance - Vice President

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Operational Risk Assurance - Vice President, Belfast

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Client:

11037 Citibank, N.A. United Kingdom

Location:

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title : Operational Risk Assurance Manager

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

Operational Risk Assurance teams support the Global Operational Risk function by defining and maintaining Methodologies, Frameworks for undertaking credible challenge of the 1st Line of Defense (across all business and operational risk categories within Citi). The team additionally oversees the execution of the challenges undertaken by ORM and also conducts Quality Assurance over ORM’s activities.

What you’ll do

As an Operational Risk Management Vice President in the Independent Assurance and Quality Assurance team, you will manage challenge methodologies, ensuring alignment with Operational Risk Management's second line of defense. This involves overseeing challenge execution, identifying best practices, and providing guidance on compliance. You'll also educate global ORM on available methodologies and tools, fostering collaboration with risk experts and stakeholders. Your role includes continuous improvement of these methodologies, incorporating feedback and industry changes. Additionally, you will participate in risk-related projects, contributing to the overall effectiveness of risk management within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of challenge methodologies aligned with the activities of Operational Risk Management as the second line of defense, setting routines, practices, capabilities, and minimum requirements for independent challenge.
• Overseeing and tracking the inventory of challenges performed by ORM, ensuring completeness with roles and responsibilities documented within Operational Risk Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Developing, implementing, and executing a communication strategy for ORM challenge methodologies, ensuring effective dissemination of updates and best practices to relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting in educating ORM on existing methodologies and tools supporting the Independent Challenge framework and Quality Assurance programs, contributing to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborating with ORM coverage teams and Risk Subject Matter Experts to provide guidance, facilitate knowledge sharing, and ensure effective communication on emerging risks and best practices through meetings, workshops, and shared resources.
• Leading the development and implementation of learnings and best practices aligned with challenge methodologies, collaborating with SMEs to ensure content accuracy and relevance.
• Assessing and updating learning materials based on feedback and evolving industry changes.
• Coordinating or leading the execution of ORM QA activities through the centralized QA operating model.
• Sharing best practices gleaned from QA observations with global ORM teams.
• Preparing materials using Microsoft Office to communicate key updates on challenge methodologies, including regular forums.

Involvement in various risk and control projects or initiatives led by ORM or other control functions.

What we’ll need from you

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in Internal Audit or 2nd Line Testing is required.
• Excellent communication skills for negotiations at senior levels.
• Attention to detail, analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• Education:

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent, Master’s degree or equivalent preferred

What we can offer you

Joining Citi Belfast offers a business casual environment with a hybrid work model (up to 2 days remote weekly), a competitive base salary (reviewed annually), and benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure, plus a discretionary annual bonus.
• Private medical insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee discounts for family and friends.
• Access to learning and development resources.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being their authentic self daily. We seek the best global talent to energize, motivate, and empower our teams.

Apply now to discover your full potential with Citi Belfast.

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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