Citi Group Business Risk Officer - VP 

United Kingdom, England, London 

874001059

Our roles entail ensuring we operate in a robust control environment, whilst in a fast-paced workplace. We comply with global regulations and internal policies and adopt a proactive approach to identifying opportunities to reduce risk through the continuous evaluation of our controls; to protect our clients, the firm, and our reputation.

We work closely with our external global peers, partners, and regulators, and play an integral part in leading an agenda at the forefront to optimize and streamline processes and drive strategy across our industry.

What you’ll do:

• Support the Price Risk Program Initiative lead(s) to drive and support hands-on execution of strategic deliverables aligned to key Data set within Price Risk (i.e. trade population and attributes, market data, business hierarchy, product hierarchy, pricing environments)

• Understand the data quality issues aligned with that data set including end to end data flows and controls and ensure these are addressed in the defined target state solution with robust controls

• Provide meaningful insight on data analysis performed to support timely decision-making where required

• Identify issues and collaborate with stakeholders to agree solutions that can be delivered across asset classes to ensure consistency of approach across Citi Markets

• Provide front office support on the associated procedures and governance

• Embed key controls within the Manager Control Assessment (MCA) framework

• Influences strategic direction and provides feedback with respect to initiative or program creation, alignment to business goals, stakeholder management, executive communications

• Delivery will require articulation of best practice and industry standards and application of these to the Citi business model and infrastructure

• Partner with Technology to deliver front-to-back technology infrastructure and enhance data quality.

• Work with management and colleagues to promote a strong risk and control culture.

• Escalate concerns and issues to senior leadership, independent risk management and management committees.

• Preparation of formal update communications to senior management, governance forums and external regulator

What we’ll need from you:

• Relevant work experience in Business Risk & Controls

• Relevant industry experience of Data, Technology, Market Risk Management, Product Control or product valuation specialist with First Line and/or Second Line experience or in an associated consulting role

• Strong experience in Financial Services including in working in a Front Office environment and / or extensive interaction with FO

• Strong controls mindset, identifying and mitigating risks, communicating and escalating concerns

• Ability to analyze large data sets and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency

• Must be proficient with Excel - Use of Python, SQL, Digital tools would be a significant plus, including Powerpoint, PowerBI and SharePoint

• Good knowledge of data used in Price Risk processes (trade, market data, reference data), data governance and lineage – experience in operationalizing golden sources of data

• Strong ability in interacting with and influencing senior business stakeholders.

• Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills; Must be articulate and persuasive.

• Strong track record in strategic design and implementation, delivering complex solutions.

• Strong financial, analytical, strategic planning and problem solving skills.

• MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, SQL, Visual Basic a plus. 5+ years’ 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:

• Opportunity to widen your knowledge of the investment banking industry and the products traded

• Chance to build an exceptional global network of professionals, trading desks, technology teams and 2nd line functions, including Finance and Risk

What we’ll provide you:

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:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

• A discretional annual performance related bonus

• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance

• 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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