Operational Risk Officer - VP

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in London is seeking a professional to join their Preventative Controls Implementation Team. You will focus on implementing trade booking controls, collaborating with various business functions and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. Ideal candidates will have a university degree, relevant industry experience, and strong analytical skills. The role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary alongside extensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance packages

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field.
• Relevant industry experience in Markets business management or operational risk.
• Strong knowledge of Markets traded products and control principles.
• Experience working with technology teams.
• Excellent communication skills up to senior level.

Responsibilities

• Analyze booking processes across multiple applications.
• Define business requirements for proposed controls.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and Technology.
• Ensure delivered functionality meets requirements.
• Plan and execute go-live of new controls.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Risk Identification and Assessment

Escalation Management

Education

University degree in a related field

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Preventative Controls Implementation 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.

Team/Role Overview

Booking Controls ensure the accuracy and completeness of Front Office bookings, prevent material errors by adhering to regulatory and business mandates.

The role is part of the Markets Front Office organisation and will be responsible for implementing trade booking controls within the broader Markets preventative control framework. This is an exciting opportunity for a practically minded, seasoned professional with an in-depth knowledge of traded products and preventative controls. The team has coverage across all Markets’ businesses globally, multiple risk and technology functions enabling the candidate the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple stakeholders for career development.

What you’ll do

• In-depth analysis of booking processes across multiple applications

• Define business requirements for proposed controls to meet regulatory commitments and business objectives

• Collaborate effectively with Sales/Trading, Technology, Operations and other functions

• Ensure that delivered functionality meets business requirements

• Plan and execute seamless go-live of new controls

• Contribute to project management activities governing controls implementation

• Investigate control failures and drive forward control enhancement initiatives

What we’ll need from you

• University degree in a related field

• Relevant industry experience preferred in Markets business management, operational risk, middle office, technology, product control or other relevant control function

• Strong working knowledge and subject matter expertise in Markets traded products and related control principles

• Experience in working with technology teams and understanding of the change management process

• Effective negotiation and relationship skills, comfortable in responding to and managing challenging stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills up to senior level

• A proactive and “no surprises” approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent reviews

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a Risk and Controls mindset

What we can offer you

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of Markets’ businesses and their products, opportunity to evolve the control framework, exposure to stakeholders across Front Office businesses, various risk stripes and technology teams.

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

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Job Family:

Enterprise Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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