Risk Management Independent Assurance Analyst - VP 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 and experience in Internal Audit, Operational Risk Assurance or Compliance Assurance with strong knowledge of 2nd line Testing & Monitoring routines to our Quality Assurance – Operational Risk Management (ORM) 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.

Role / Team Overview

The role holder is a strategic professional who will be a core contributor responsible to undertaking Quality Assurance of Independent Challenge, Testing & Monitoring routines undertaken by the global ORM teams.

The role holder will closely follow latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business.

Additionally, the role holder will support key projects and initiatives as advised by the Head Operational Risk Assurance from time to time.

• What you’ll do
• Contribute to development of Quality Assurance Methodologies.
• Responsible for execution of Quality Assurance activities following the ORM Quality Assurance Methodology and desktop procedures.
• Lead or Support key project and initiatives as advised by the Head Operational Risk Assurance.
• Responsible for contributing to learning series for the whole of Global ORM function with regards to best practices for 2nd line Challenge activities.
• Responsible for undertaking or contributing to certain governance processes such as annual planning, change management of annual plans.
• Responsible for providing challenge to the ORM coverage and Risk SME teams for Independent Challenge activities.
• Co-ordinating and managing stakeholder engagements within wider Risk organization.
• Responsible for providing management information.
• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational risk management practices and enhance organizational resilience.
• Is an enthusiastic and early adopter of change; takes ownership for helping others see a better future and stay positive during uncertainty.
• Engages key stakeholders early and often and actively looks for opportunities to improve collaboration in achieving common goals.
• What we’ll need from you
• Several years of experience in Internal Audit, Operational Risk Assurance, Compliance or a related control function with strong knowledge of 2nd line Testing & Monitoring routines.
• Exceptional relationship management skills; must be able to address and resolve conflict while maintaining relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics to a broad audience.
• Detail oriented with analytical skills, as the role requires a large amount of data manipulation and presentation.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Tools.
• Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate, often at a senior level.
• Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide and influence.
• Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
• What we can offer you

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:

• Private Medical Care Program
• Life Insurance Program
• Pension Plan contribution (PPE Program)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Sport Card
• Holidays Allowance
• Sport and team recreation activities
• Special offers and discounts for employees
• Access to an array of learning and development resources
• A discretionary annual performance related bonus
• A chance to make a difference with various affinity networks and charity initiatives

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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