דרושים Technical Solutions / Enterprise Architect ב-Citi Group ב-United Kingdom, London

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.

The role includes overseeing the obligations of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which set standards of professional conduct for all individuals working in UK financial services, designed to enhance accountability and improve conduct within financial services firms and ensure that certain individuals in financial firms are competent and fit for their roles.

• A key role within the UK Cluster, this reports directly to the UK Cluster Head (MD) at Director level and will be part of the UK Cluster leadership team, with a mandate to manage the UK Controls teams, support the local business risk agenda, and drive execution to meet local governance and regulatory requirements and changes.
• The UK Cluster Director leads the identification of opportunities to enhance our regulatory and controls environment for key risks relevant to the cluster and provides subject matter expertise and support across the cluster to the business, as required.
• The role also has a matrix into the Global Head of Services C&RM Head and will be part of the Global C&RM leadership team and will work closely with key stakeholders and partners across Citi.
• Expertise in risk management, along with deep knowledge of UK regulation and financial products, the Certification Regime and the Conduct Rules is a must.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of UK-based based Controls professionals, including those dedicated to the SMCR, Governance and Conduct agendas, as well as related Risk and Regulation training.
• Act as key point of contact across the UK Franchise and support initiatives and agendas arising in the UK.
• Responsibility to monitor compliance with and any associated or secondary regulation across the UK.
• Identify enhancements to documentation, controls and / or processes in place to comply with local governance and risk requirements and associated regulation.
• Lead escalation for UK Cluster senior management in Citi in line with firmwide guidelines.
• Act as a key resource for UK Cluster to advise and support on the effective design and implementation of key controls and processes across relevant risk stripes.
• Co-ordinate and manage compliance monitoring routines or internal audits related to the cluster.
• Serve as a key contributor to relevant Franchise and Services forums.

What we’ll need from you:

Knowledge/ Experience:

• Significant expertise of Operational Risk Management and other regulatory related functions within Financial Services sector.
• Deep understanding of Operational Risk and related frameworks as they relate to the banking sector is required, as is a working knowledge of the UK Regulatory environment/regime which comprises the Senior Managers Regime, the Certification Regime and the Conduct Rules
• Proven record in monitoring compliance to regulation including controls and process mapping within the MCA construct.
• Excellent business acumen, and ability to quickly understand multiple areas within a function and across functions, and how they interact in order to achieve the objective of the processes.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Competencies:

• Ability to work effectively and drive results.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior leaders, Cluster and Product managers and wider partner areas.
• Proven ability to direct and manage high performing teams.
• Strong track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities to deliver high quality and timely work.
• Comfortable navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and be an advanced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Project.
• Planning and scheduling skills sufficient to be effective in prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Horizon scanning skills and the ability to adapt to new regulation in the pipeline and drive change in processes.

What we can offer you:

• The chance to be part of a flexible team that values its people, encourages ownership of work, wants to hear your ideas, values diversity and where you can feel confident that you can bring your whole self to work.
• The role is Cluster in nature and will entail developing relationships and working with senior stakeholders across multiple countries, products, and control functions in UK, Europe, MEA as well as Globally
• The opportunity to monitor Citi’s compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple financial products and countries in the UK.

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

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The AVP will report directly to a senior leader within the Internal Consulting organisation but also to engagement manager(s) who lead the day-to-day of ongoing projects via a matrix management structure.

Some of the key responsibilities in the role:

• Drive the analysis of complex sets of data and business processes with limited guidance.
• Independently think through and analyse solutions to problems and develop initial hypotheses, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Support all phases of projects and drive project execution and delivery.
• Own the initial preparation of communications for project sponsors and senior stakeholders regarding hypotheses, analyses, and project outcomes.
• Support creation of project communications to drive engagement of key stakeholders and adoption of recommendations and solutions.
• Work with colleagues to continuously develop re-usable intellectual capital and contribute relevant content to the team’s knowledgebase.
• Show initiative in performing research and obtaining data.

Development Value:

• This is a great opportunity to be part of newly formed and growing team where you will have exposure to some of the most critical elements of the Transformation across Citi - our projects span the enterprise and you will gain experience and insight across multiple businesses. This opportunity allows you to be part of the change and strive to making Citi a simpler and stronger organisation.

What knowledge, skills and experience we’ll need from you:

• Proven AVP level experience in a major management consulting firm, or equivalent experience in a large Financial Services company.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience creating, owning, and developing PowerPoint presentations and similar forms of communication.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel.
• Experience analysing processes.
• Bachelor’s/University degree.

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 Programme Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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The Role

Citi has embarked on a multi-year Finance Transformation Strategic Ledger initiative to implement a new Oracle cloud enabled Global Financial Accounting and General Ledger platform that provides a daily ledger in every legal entity, linking ledger balances and contract level reconciliations to our daily settlement records and contractual commitments.

A Financial Solutions Lead Analyst is required on the program. The consultant will be responsible for providing SME input to the Oracle General Ledger solution during all phases of the program implementation. The consultant will have a good understanding of ERP suite of applications gained from previous implementations of Oracle ERP Cloud, (General Leger and/or Accounting Hub), EBS, or similar enterprise grade resource planning solutions e.g., SAP Business Suite or S/4 HANA.

What you will be doing

• Contributes to the design, roll-out and governance of financial solutions
• Participates in formulating and setting strategic direction for the process, organization and architecture covering Finance across Citi businesses, products, functions and locations
• Product knowledge and best practice guidance on adoption of Oracle’s General Ledger platform
• Support functional lead in requirements gathering, fit gap analysis and solution design activities
• Prepare high quality business requirements and provide input and guidance on functional design documents
• Engage with technology teams on development of Citi solutions not met by Oracle out of the box capability
• Provide input to test preparation activities, training material development and process documentation as required
• Work closely with Finance and program cross functional teams to support testing and business readiness activities

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace, 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

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Citi Research focuses on delivering high quality investment insights to clients on a global basis with an emphasis on independence and objectivity in its products and insights

The Citi US Equity Strategy team within Citi Equity Research is seeking a Senior Associate level professional. This person will be integral to the analysis incorporated into the four components of our current product offering. The primary product is core US Equity Strategy predicated on proprietary fundamental analysis while leveraging macro inputs and perspectives. This is complemented by unique Thematic and ETF Strategy offerings. An ancillary focus on US Small/Mid Cap rounds out the product focus.

The Research Sr Associate is a seasoned professional role. The expectation is for immediate impact on all facets of our strategy product. You will apply in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contribute to the development of new analyses, while improving current processes and workflow. Candidates should possess working knowledge of economic and investment concepts and applications. Exceptional data science capability is a prerequisite. Strong communication skills including interpersonal, written and presentation round out the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Citi Research focuses on delivering high quality investment insights to investors on a global basis with a high emphasis on independence and objectivity in its products and insights
• Analytic support involving data analysis and manipulation from multiple sources. Advanced excel and coding skills are critical to this.
• The unit produces regular written research, hosts investor meetings with company management teams, holds conference calls with industry consultants and regularly communicates with clients (both internal and external)
• Modeling: Maintaining & updating existing company models; creating new models; maintaining relative value sheets
• Research: Assist with the publication of earnings previews/recaps, initiation reports, deep dive notes as well other group products
• Communication: Assist with client inquires and requests (internal and external)
• Events: Assist with coordination of investor meetings (management meeting & field trips) and conference calls with consultants
• 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:

• 3-5 years previous experience
• Experience in Equity Research
• Good knowledge of accounting and modelling
• Experience in supporting senior research analysts
• Excellent inter-personal, writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Secure and maintain applicable licenses

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.
• MBA or graduate degree and/or CFA preferred.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

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.

What you’ll do:

As an Emerging Commerce Solutions Catalyst, your core job is to engage with transaction banking clients and internal stakeholders to identify mutually achievable outcomes, growth opportunities and generate a point-of-view. You then take the outcome of this initial discovery work all the way to execution either via new solution build or aligning existing solutions with client needs.

You will work with clients (global) across a variety of industries and products. You bring a consultant mindset, are curious by nature and have an entrepreneurial viewpoint. You are a strategic professional who stays abreast of advances in your field and apply these to your job. You are commercially focused and able to translate ideas into commercially relevant propositions.

• Calls on business leaders to form and deepen relationships and proactively organises, responds to, uncovers future-centric cross-functional collaboration opportunities within Citi Services.
• Works with subject matter experts to structure innovative and customised programs that meet internal or client needs.
• Identifies cross-functional innovation opportunities to break organisational siloes and maximise ROI on technology investment.
• Keeps up with the market trends in the range of topics from AI, ESG, Smart Payments, Commerce etc..
• Drives Citi innovation brand internally and externally, helps embed innovation mindset within each product’s strategy.
• Leads outreach and communication strategy and efforts internally and externally to educate and inform stakeholders on on-going/future programs.
• Helps execute strategic initiatives launched by cross-functional innovation teams.
• Networks with fintech partners to identify avenues for new business opportunities and partnerships.

What we’ll need from you:

We are looking for a driven, self-starter to lead strategic initiatives, drive business objectives and manage key stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast, un-structured environment, demonstrates leadership through maturity, analytical thinking and a track record of delivery of results. The role offers a breadth of exposure across transaction banking (products and clients), high visibility with senior leadership and an opportunity to make a tangible impact.

• Financial industry experience preferred.
• Ability to identify problem areas and drive constructive solutions.
• Passion for navigating ambiguity (in a systematic way).
• Ability to navigate/influence diverse stakeholders with varying agendas.
• Self-starter/motivated.
• Advanced Communication skills.
• Enjoy Global teamwork.
• Negotiation skills with external parties.

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

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Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders within a business domain to understand and identify key data concepts and their relationships and information needs
• Develop comprehensive conceptual and logical models and metadata solutions using UML and MagicDraw
• Document how the models are applied using Specification-By-Example for the various model use-cases
• Design and maintain the blueprint of information architecture, data integrations and controls aligned to the business strategy
• Partner with Product and Technology teams to understand requirements and relate the models to physical data models and interfaces
• Unify data concepts across disparate front office, credit risk, servicing, and reporting functions
• Define, model, and rationalize target state solutions, socialize with key stakeholders, and conduct walkthroughs
• Incorporate data standards and implement governance model
• Develop data flows, ownership matrices, mapping, and data lineage
• Assist in the implementation of the physical data model, contributing to the system and operational design

Qualifications:

• Hand-on experience in Domain Data Modeling and Information Architecture
• Extensive experience in UML/relational/hierarchical and business data analysis
• Experience of Object-Oriented design is a big plus
• Deep understanding of information and data architecture, with experience of business data and problem-solving solutions on an enterprise level
• Hands-on modeling expertise using MagicDraw (preferred), Erwin or Enterprise Architect and metadata management tools and experience of forward-engineering code artefacts from models
• Financial industry knowledge in Capital Markets/Banking is a plus
• Knowledge of Data Management methodologies involving architecture, modeling, storage, security
• Prior experience in data integration, interoperability, and data quality solutions.
• Analytical and problem solver, excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Certification in Data Architecture / Modeling is a plus

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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The role will involve tasks such as:

• Developing and improving the Counterparty Credit Risk applications architecture.
• Optimize performance and consolidate the workflow across asset classes.
• Improving the CI/CD of the credit risk application.
• Extend and enhance existing test suites.
• Identifying and developing calculation optimization improvements.
• Serving as advisor or coach to new or lower-level developers.
• Exercising independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acting as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in software development or engineering roles.
• Excellent command of Python is essential.
• Deep understanding of software design, architecture principles and industry best practices.
• Experience with distributed systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
• Ability to write clean, tested highly efficient code.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid mathematical finance and statistical analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Strong leadership skills and experience working collaboratively within development teams.
• Ability to take ownership and proactively follow up on issues.

Advantages:

• Good knowledge in C++.
• Knowledge of Rates, Credit, Equities, Commodities, FX derivatives and derivatives risk.
• Experience working on regulatory based projects such as Model Risk, Basel, Stress Testing, FRTB, SA CCR, CCAR,
• Experience with high performance and cloud computing
• Familiarity with Numerical analysis/Monte-Carlo methods.
• Knowledge of probability and stochastic calculus.

Master’s degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physics.

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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