Markets Risk & Controls - Preventative Booking Controls Implementation Specialist

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretional annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Learning and development resources

Job summary

Citi in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, is seeking an experienced professional for the Markets Risk & Controls team to implement preventative booking controls. The role focuses on front-office booking integrity, regulatory adherence, and collaboration with technology, sales/trading, and operations.

The successful candidate will bring knowledge of markets products, risk controls, and change-management experience, with a pro-active, issue-driven approach.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field.
• Experience in Markets business management, operational risk, middle office, technology or other control function.
• Strong knowledge of Markets traded products and related control principles.
• Experience working with technology teams and change management processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Risk and controls mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 delivered functionality meets business requirements.
• Plan and execute go-live of new controls with minimal disruption.
• Contribute to project management activities governing controls implementation.
• Investigate control failures and drive control enhancements.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Controls Lifecycle

Credible Challenge

Governance

Policy

Procedure

Risk Management Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Markets Risk & Controls - Preventative Booking Controls Implementation Specialist

Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

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

Transaction Trade Capture Risk Management team 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 organization 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, 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:

• 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

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

Location(s):

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type:

Hybrid

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

In-Business Risk

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$111,600.00 - $161,600.00

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Controls Lifecycle, Credible Challenge, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle.

Other Relevant Skills

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

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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