Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills into the Markets Controls function who is seeking an Senior Vice President in the Markets Issue Management team that is responsible for supporting overall issue management, including governance, quality control, quality assurance and supporting 2nd and 3rd line audits/reviews.
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
This IQA role will primarily focus on delivering effective and on-time delivery of issue remediation across the Markets business at Citi. The role integrates in-depth knowledge of risk practices, control design and implementation, and audit validation methodology with a solid understanding of the effective partnership required across the first, second and third lines to complete remediation effectively.
What you’ll do
Support effective issue management, including issue identification, root cause analysis/evaluation, remediation, closure, monitoring, reporting, change management and escalation to promote comprehensive, consistent, accurate, and timely issue resolution
Drive Markets IQA engagement across the full lifecycle of high severity issue remediations and key remediation programs
Act as a key resource for Markets Issue owners to advise and support on the effective design and implementation of key control remediations
Partner with colleagues to build highly effective relationships across the Markets business to ensure remediation design and implementation is effectively project managed and executed in co-ordination with second and third lines
Improve IA engagement by promoting awareness and knowledge of IA methodology
Support the IQA program for Markets, ensuring adherence with IQA relevant policies and procedures
What we’ll need from you
Understanding of audit methodology and issue management framework
Advanced analytical skills with strong critical thinking and aptitude to implement technical/regulatory requirements
Ability to operate in large-scale initiatives, cross functional organizations, ambiguous environments and exhibit agility in navigating from current state to proposed solutions
Demonstrated excellence at identifying stakeholders, understanding needs, and driving decision-making/resolution in a collaborative approach.
Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve design and operating effectiveness of controls.
What we can offer you
This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of Markets, the issue management framework and interaction across the 3 lines of defense.
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 Belfast, 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
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
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Time Type:
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Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Issue Management, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
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Mentoring programs? | Yes |
Coaching programs? | Yes |
Employee-led diversity networks? | Yes |
Internal women’s networking groups? | Yes |
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Returner Programme
The Citi Returner Programme is a supportive hiring programme, designed to help you transition from a career break into a career within financial services. You may have worked in the finance sector, the tech sector or another industry all together! We value your knowledge, skills and experience, regardless of how and where you have developed them. We believe that hiring people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives brings advantages to our teams.
The programme will start in January 2020 and Returners will benefit from a structured and in-depth induction to help them transition successfully back into the workplace, followed by a tailored programme of professional development and learning delivered over a period of 15-18 months, dependent on the role and career pathway.
Returners will undertake professional qualifications as part of the programme and enjoy the benefits of being part of a supportive cohort. Citi recognises the importance of flexible working arrangements and is happy to explore these with you.
Eligible candidates will –
• Have been on a career break for at least two years
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• Exhibit excellent leadership and communication skills
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