Program Management Senior Lead in Belfast

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Process Engineering Team. 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.

Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business. We support a wide range of internal stakeholders including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with external clients, playing a key role in the overall client experience. A role within Markets Operations means that you will have a truly global reach, in a supportive environment which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast’s iconic Titanic Quarter. You can play an important part in transforming and simplifying our operating model, creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion within an organisation that authentically values and invests in its people.

We are recruiting for a program manager to lead multiple global initiatives across Fixed Income Middle Office, spanning FX, Spread, Rates Commodities and Treasury business lines. Initiatives will cover but not limited to target operating model definition, regulatory, strategic re-architecture with a focus on reconciliation, risk and control and process improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with operations to define and execute on target operating model.
• Responsible for the successful delivery of multiple projects and their alignment to business goals and target state.
• Execute established project management disciplines including the development of program governance and effective stakeholder management to drive planning and execution.
• Identify, prioritise and proactively manage dependencies, risks, exceptions and issues to resolution.
• Generate business requirements ensuring they are clearly documented and strategic in nature.
• Work with sponsors to ensure that there are measurable trackable, tangible benefits and associated KPIs.
• Work collaboratively with technology, ensuring there are clear delivery plans aligned to Operations strategic requirements and hold delivery plan owners to account.
• Manage testing work streams, drive User Acceptance Testing collaborating with internal and external teams where required.
• Develop and deliver presentations to Markets Operations and business management covering project / program status and plans.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of Operations training plans and materials, present training to small and large groups as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise for internal queries relating to appropriate projects.
• Lead, supervise, coach and develop more junior Markets Operations Program Execution team members.

Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of global markets preferred.
• Proven track record of managing Process Transformation projects.
• Critical thinking and strong analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management / business analysis skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• JIRA experience a plus.
• Ability to lead and execute large front to back process reviews.
• Fixed Income (cash/derivatives) product knowledge.

What we can offer you:

• 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.