Jobs at Citi Group in Israel, Ashkelon

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As a Graduate you will go through a lengthy interview process. If successful, you will be placed in one of the following business areas: Operations.We provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

We’re committed to teaching you the ropes. The Learnership Programme trains and grows key players in today’s changing economic environment and will equip you with the knowledge and training you need to make an impact in the African and Global economy.

We want to hear from you if...

• You have obtained your undergraduate with a GPA 65% & above or Master’s degree in any discipline

• Acceptable to have a maximum of 1 year of work experience but not required

• You have strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills

• Attach your most updated CV, cover letter, full academic transcripts & ID when applying

• Who we think will be a great fit...

• Extensive work experience is not a requirement, but dedication to learning and a true passion for the business are vital. As industries all over the globe continue to restructure and grow, we are hiring professionals who have a global perspective on the future of banking and want to make an impact on the corporate level. We value diversity and so do you. We’ll also be looking for the following:

• Commitment to personal growth and career development, a strong desire to learn, and success in team environments

• Knowledge of the global or domestic business landscape (preferred, but not required)

• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills

• Analytical and quantitative skills

• Desire to develop a deep understanding of the financial industry

• Unquestioned commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making

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Responsibilities:

• Working with each trading desk to ensure that all relevant market risk factors are properly identified and formally captured in official risk systems
• Working with senior risk managers in Volcker compliance program
• Developing and maintaining an appropriate autonomous market risk limits framework with applicable limits and triggers
• Autonomously monitor business compliance with the firm’s market risk-related policies
• Assist in credit product and muni product risk reporting and limit monitoring
• Oversee risk exposure measurement and limit monitoring processes to ensure integrity and appropriate independence of reporting
• Participate in the development of business-level stress testing that properly considers risk concentrations by single issuer, risk rating, sector/industry and geography; review results and assess appropriate follow-up actions
• Participate in the ongoing development, implementation and upgrade of risk systems including CRMR/VaR, CRMR/Issuer risk, LimitCentral/Volcker, LimitCentral/issuer risk
• Small tasks/projects which constitute direct integration with trading businesses and market in general, a fantastic learning opportunity for credit market and products
• Working with senior mentors on well-defined mid to long term projects that require technical skills and strategic planning, enabling development in analytical capacity and critical
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years relevant experience
• Degree in a quantitative or financial discipline.
• Knowledge of financial instruments and risk metrics • Quantitative skills including mathematics involved in risk estimation and modelling • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive • Ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to both work collaboratively and autonomously; ability to navigate a complex organization • Advanced analytical skills • Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time • Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel/VBA, Word, Power Point) and SQL
• Programming and/or database management experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced FAIS / Conduct Compliance Officer to oversee and manage compliance with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act and related conduct requirements. The role involves ensuring that the organisation operates within the regulatory framework set by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), and that fair customer outcomes remain central to all business practices.

Job Purpose:

The FAIS / Conduct Compliance Officer role requires one to exercise sound judgement, strong influencing skills, technical expertise and leadership in fulfilling these responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and interpret applicable legislation and regulatory requirements (including FAIS, FICA, TCF, POPIA, COFI, and related frameworks).
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments and report findings to management and the board.
• Provide advisory support to business units on FAIS-related obligations and customer conduct requirements.
• Ensure that representatives and key individuals are fit and proper in terms of FAIS requirements.
• Facilitate FAIS licensing applications, amendments, debarments, and regulatory reporting to the FSCA.
• Coordinate and oversee the RE exams, CPD tracking, and ongoing competence of representatives and key individuals.
• Manage the Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) framework and assist in embedding a strong conduct culture.
• Perform compliance monitoring reviews, investigations, and root cause analysis of conduct breaches.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including the FSCA, compliance network groups, and auditors.
• Prepare and submit regulatory returns and reports in line with prescribed deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Commerce, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Registered Compliance Officer with the FSCA (advantageous).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a FAIS compliance role within the financial services industry.
• In-depth understanding of the FAIS Act, FSRA, FICA, TCF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience in liaising with the FSCA and other regulators.
• Advanced analytical skills
• Proficient in Excel and Word – ability to learn multiple system applications quickly.
• Commitment to co-operative and collaborative working environment, requiring an innovative approach to meeting sometimes challenging demands.
• Ability to work individually and in Global and Regional teams on all aspects of AML and Compliance.
• Ability to communicate with and present to all levels of staff particularly Senior Management

Development Value:

• Opportunity to work with Citi’s compliance team, regionally and globally.
• Comprehensive training in general compliance.
• Exposure to Regulators, engagement with Business teams.
• Candidate will interact with Regulators and our regional hubs and will have exposure to senior management within the country.
• The role will cover all Citi businesses, providing opportunities to learn more about the product areas.

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Responsibilities:

• Expand a local and regional portfolio of accounts on Chinese parented multinational corporate clients, with varying/complex financial needs with the objective of revenue growth and good credit quality in line with Citi’s credit standards, policies and processes
• Nurture existing client relationships to become a trusted advisor. Engage in strategic dialogue with clients’ senior management, opening access to the highest levels of their organization.
• Identify customer needs and recommend solutions to address these needs, such as financing, streamlining of cash management operations, foreign currency solutions, etc.
• Cross-sell banking products, including cash management, trade finance, trade services, structured trade products, foreign exchange, commodities, fixed income, loans (including syndicated, bilateral) and capital market products
• Responsible for all credit aspects of the relationship including annual reviews, early problem recognition and remedial management
• 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.
• Deliver the annual budgeted revenue growth developed in agreement with Product partners, driving specific initiatives as required.
• Coordinate with China PAM (Parent account manager) and assist the local country SAM (Subsidiary account manager) bankers in digging deeper to identify clients’ needs.
• Implement calling plans to ensure business development is pursued across the client base. Become the designated calling contact for selected multinational clients who are intensive users of our global network.
• Manage delivery of Citi’s global network by providing a consistent coverage approach to our multi-national corporate clients through liaising with banking partners, providing ‘network’ forums to facilitate communication, and ensuring product partner connectivity across Citi.
• Maximize deal origination and replication around network solutions. Act as link between the local coverage and product organizations to provide a holistic service to our multinational clients.
• Focus on China – MEA corridor on driving China Desk portfolio in the region and specific countries with an agreed growth rate target.
• Agree with the product partners the future vision, trend and direction of each product within the coverage space, foster innovation in products and solutions, and communicate to ensure alignment within the team.
• Ensure full compliance with internal and regulatory policies on Risk, Control, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti Money Laundering (AML). Foster the highest standards of ethics, control and risk management.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of credit analytics and financial modelling
• Proven expertise in Risk assessment and valuation
• Fluent in both spoken and written Mandarin and English

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master's degree preferred

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The Middle East and Africa (MEA) cluster is one of Citi’s seven geographic clusters, reporting to Banking and International. Clusters. South Africa is one of five diversified franchises in the MEA cluster and is located within the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) sub-cluster.

Responsibilities:

• Client Focus and Business Growth:

• Lead client-focused strategic initiatives on behalf of the CCO and Banking Head to enable business growth.
• Work in partnership with other members of the country leadership team and the CCO and Banking Head to identify and lead business initiatives that enable business growth. These will include People and Talent, Client Experience and other strategic initiatives.
• Ensure strategic programs and initiatives in the country and Legal Entity are managed in the most effective manner, are reported to the appropriate forums and are successfully delivered.
• Support CCO and Banking Head in implementing and running a streamlined and effective Legal Entity governance model, including the South Africa Board.
• Ensure that Legal Entity governance model adheres to local laws and requirements and is in line with Citi’s policies.
• Support the CCO and Banking Head in monitoring the performance of the franchise against the defined and agreed Scorecard. Drive accountability within the franchise to deliver against set targets.
• Enable effective connectivity of the Legal Entity governance to the MEA cluster governance by escalating any material items in a timely manner.
• Promote connectivity with the country and Legal entity by partnering with the businesses and functions in the most effective manner.
• Coordinate Regulatory matters for the Legal Entity, ensuring that all regulatory related activity (changes, engagement, advocacy) has an owner and drive accountability to achieve the desired outcome.
• Coordinate business reviews of the franchise, the annual planning cycle and expense management.
• Participate and/or coordinate implementation of assigned initiatives within the Transformation programs.

• Risk and Controls:

• Support the CCO and Banking Head to promote a culture of proactive controls, and drive accountability.
• Ensure the Legal Entity governance effectively addresses all risk stripes (Financial and non-Financial risk) in line with Citi’s policies and standards, and local requirements.
• Ensure proactive and effective use of MCA to test and enhance the control environment of the Legal Entity.
• Ensure Issue Management best practices are adopted to identify, own and manage issues in the country and Legal Entity.
• Coordinate escalations of any potential Issue re-targets, re-opens, and target dates at risk to secure timely support for remediation efforts.
• Ensure effective management of Operational Risk controls, issues, remediation efforts and controls enhancements. This includes Third Party Management and Data Governance matters.
• Ensure effective management of Compliance Risk controls, issues, remediation efforts and controls enhancements, including AML, Sanctions.
• Ensure effective management of Financial Risks, including oversight of ICAAP process on behalf of the CCO and Banking Head.
• Audit Management and independent review coordination in conjunction with ICRM.

  Legal Entity Management:

• Support CCO and Banking Head in implementing and running a streamlined and effective Legal Entity governance model, including the South Africa Board.
• Ensure that Legal Entity governance model adheres to local laws and requirements and is in line with Citi’s policies.
• Support the CCO and Banking Head in monitoring the performance of the franchise against the defined and agreed Scorecard. Drive accountability within the franchise to deliver against set targets.
• Enable effective connectivity of the Legal Entity governance to the MEA cluster governance by escalating any material items in a timely manner.
• Promote connectivity with the country and Legal entity by partnering with the businesses and functions in the most effective manner.
• Coordinate Regulatory matters for the Legal Entity, ensuring that all regulatory related activity (changes, engagement, advocacy) has an owner and drive accountability to achieve the desired outcome.
• Coordinate business reviews of the franchise, the annual planning cycle and expense management.
• Participate and/or coordinate implementation of assigned initiatives within the Transformation programs.

• Risk and Controls:

• Support the CCO and Banking Head to promote a culture of proactive controls, and drive accountability.
• Ensure the Legal Entity governance effectively addresses all risk stripes (Financial and non-Financial risk) in line with Citi’s policies and standards, and local requirements.
• Ensure proactive and effective use of MCA to test and enhance the control environment of the Legal Entity.
• Ensure Issue Management best practices are adopted to identify, own and manage issues in the country and Legal Entity.
• Coordinate escalations of any potential Issue re-targets, re-opens, and target dates at risk to secure timely support for remediation efforts.
• Ensure effective management of Operational Risk controls, issues, remediation efforts and controls enhancements. This includes Third Party Management and Data Governance matters.
• Ensure effective management of Compliance Risk controls, issues, remediation efforts and controls enhancements, including AML, Sanctions.
• Ensure effective management of Financial Risks, including oversight of ICAAP process on behalf of the CCO and Banking Head.
• Audit Management and independent review coordination in conjunction with ICRM.

Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, preferably with experience in business/product management, enterprise risk management, consulting, and/or program management.
• Citi-specific knowledge is a plus.
• Graduate/ Postgraduate degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Well versed in risk management and corporate governance concepts. Experience in running effective governance a plus.
• General understanding of financial institutions framework and applicable regulation.

Skills & Competencies:

• Business minded, client focused, and commercially savvy.
• Execution focused with a positive and winning mindset.
• Strong organizational and program management skills. Highly organized and able to handle complex deliverables independently. Ability to prioritize and drive results while maintaining attention to detail and quality of output.
• Proactive controls minded; experience in leading cultural change and driving accountability. Well versed in banking compliance and regulatory matters.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to produce succinct and effective communication and presentation material. Attention to detail. A proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and escalating matters.
• Highly collaborative and solutions oriented. Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse operational and financial impact of initiatives and drive risk mitigation, while providing effective challenge to the businesses and functions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build and maintain professional working relationships across geographies and corporate functions. Ability to manage through influence (e.g. in the absence of reporting lines or matrix reporting). Effective negotiation skills.

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