Third Party Risk Officer, VP

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Third Party Risk Officer to join their dynamic Markets Team. In this vital role, you'll leverage your analytical and problem-solving skills to manage high-risk third-party relationships, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business strategy and drive operational excellence within a global financial institution. You'll enjoy a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and medical insurance. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth.

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 Business Risk & Controls and financial services.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial Risk Assessments and manage third party performance.
• Define risk mitigation strategies and manage compliance.

Skills

Business Risk & Controls

MS Excel

SQL

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant work experience in financial services

Tools

MS Access

SAS

Visual Basic

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 Markets 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

The Third Party Risk Officer (TPRO) is responsible to focus on those third party relationships which carry the highest degree of risk for Citi’s businesses. The TPRO requires in depth Markets product knowledge and expertise and will have oversight of the third party relationship across all stages of the lifecycle. The TPRO will work in concert with multiple business functions and technology teams, as well as internal functions, to identify, manage and mitigate risk.

The Business Risk Officer is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

What you’ll do

• Provide support during the initial Risk Assessment for third party and reevaluate as required; identify any significant changes in relationship to trigger update of Risk Assessment
• Verify third party’s compliance to required policies and controls
• Work with business contacts to establish appropriate risk mitigation activities to minimize risk to Citi
• Interact with third parties on escalations of non-performance and contractual issues to drive resolution when appropriate
• Maintain summary dashboard and manage third party performance, including SLA breaches
• Review, assess and act on results of Risk Management Assessments/Analysis (including but not limited to: IS, COB, DPO, Export, Credit Risk, Country Risk, Financial Evaluations, etc.)
• Own and lead remediation of any issues or gaps identified from ongoing monitoring.
• Define risk mitigation strategies and risk exceptions based on the business’ risk appetite
• Responsible for managing and supporting multiple risk and control programs for the organization including defining the strategy, approach, processes, quality, tools and reporting that provide global risk management consistency and excellence.
• Establishes quarterly audit process of attributes to ensure proper calculation and control.
• Works closely with business partners on findings and makes recommendations on improving practices.
• Develops procedural implementation and change management process with Operations and Reporting team to ensure proper governance and controls exist.
• Examines procedures for consistency and gaps relative to regulations in addition to impacts on customer experience.
• Conducts internal testing of dispute processes to ensure control.
• Monitors exceptions to dispute policy and identifies drivers of exceptions.
• Leverages data to examine impacts to Customer Experience and Regulatory breaks.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Relevant work experience in Business Risk & Controls
• MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, SQL, Visual Basic a plus. Experience in financial services.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational influencing skills required.
• Third party vendor management preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead global team efforts
• Excellent problem solving skills Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.

What we can offer you

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services operations. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.

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:

Business Risk & Control

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Time Type:

Full time

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