Citi Group UK Europe & MEA Head E-Trading Risk Controls 

United Kingdom, England, London 

192112810

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.

E-Trading Risk and Controls (ETRC) is a First-Line risk team which is part of the Global Markets COO function. ETRC works with Global Markets E-Trading businesses, CAOs and second-line functions to implement the E-Trading Risk Framework. Key responsibilities include:

• Governance and oversight of E-Trading businesses across Markets, which includes annual attestation/review of key E-Trading documentation, and MiFID II Annual Self-Assessment in EMEA (Market Access Rule for the US);

• Co-ordination with the E-Trading businesses of the Manager Control Assessment

• Project management of key markets-wide E-Trading initiatives and remediation of corrective actions arising from Regulatory and Internal Audit findings.

• Real-time monitoring of Citi’s algorithmic trading activities for signs of disorderly trading.

• Design, deliver, and maintain Market’s E-Trading Controls, such as Citi’s golden-source repository for E-Trading Strategies (algorithms)/Applications and the E-Trading limits management system.

• Lead reviews by global banking and securities regulators, Compliance testing, and Internal Audit of E-Trading business, including preparation of responses to findings and corrective action plans (as needed).

Role Overview

The role also requires relevant experience in ensuring compliance with E-Trading regulatory requirements, namely MIFID II, as well as supporting and contributing to the enhancement of the E-Trading related risk control framework, through strategic control enhancement projects. The role therefore has a critical part to play in ensuring best business practice, as well as meeting the expectations of Regulatory bodies.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the UK, Europe & MEA ETRC team and manage their day-to-day activities.

• Management of the UK, Europe & MEA Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) initiative, and review of any escalations to management and second line where necessary.

• Oversight of the MiFID II Annual Self-Assessment process.

• Representing ETRC in periodic meetings with Regulators, External and Internal Audit functions and managing queries from these stakeholders.

• Representing ETRC in the E-Trading Risk Management Committee, as well as preparing materials for E-Trading updates to key management committees and board meetings.

• Review of UK, Europe and MEA related E-Trading regulatory guidance to ensure compliance.

• Oversight and project management of key E-Trading initiatives and remediation of Markets enhancement projects for the UK, Europe & MEA region.

• Provide expert guidance to the Businesses with respect to the E-Trading Governance framework and represent ETRC at Product Level Governance forums.

• Oversee development and maintenance of applications owned by ETRC, such as real-time monitoring and central inventory tool for Markets.

• Develop and manage senior relationships within the UK, Europe & MEA E-Trading Businesses (FX, Futures and Equities), Technology, Risk and Compliance functions

• Development and coaching of the UK, Europe & MEA team.

What you'll bring:

Excellent understanding of E-Trading related risks along with full markets trade lifecycle across front office, middle office, back office and control functions and associated infrastructure.

• 10+ years E-Trading experience through a controls or trading related role.

• Extensive knowledge of E-Trading regulation (e.g. MiFID II RTS 6) and guidance (e.g. PRA SS5/18).

• Extensive experience in managing a regional team and leading in a co-operative and collaborative working environment.

• Excellent attention to detail when reviewing work papers.

• Proven manager and leader to be able to motivate and further develop the existing team.

• Excellent influencing and communication skills.

• Experience interacting with regulators and senior management to provide updates.

• Tenacious hands-on problem-solving skills.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to balance short-term and medium-term remedial action.

• Proven ability to proactively manage and resolve conflict and effectively defend decisions with objective rationale.

Education

• College/university education preferred

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.

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

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