Vice President, Markets Program Execution and Transformation 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, project and stakeholder management to Citi’s Markets Program Execution and Transformation 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.

Team/Role Overview

Primary objective is the accurate and timely implementation of necessary changes to meet regulatory requirements, maintaining commercial viability, of the Markets business. The team are responsible for the delivery of business mandatory (Regulatory) and business discretionary first line of defence Programs. This requires scoping, impact assessment, creating a plan/timeline and resource allocation. Implementation includes creating the solution, coordinating dependencies between projects, mitigating risks across projects whilst meeting Citi’s Program Management Standards, reporting progress and escalating risks and issues to senior stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Supports day-to-day activities of running EU and UK based project/programs.
• Apply Business Analytical skills to create impact assessments.
• Supports creation and signoff of program plan and charter, benefits management plan, stakeholder management plan, acceptance plan, and central program issue log.
• Stakeholder management including scope definition activities and understanding the program schedule and key milestones.
• Escalates program risks to the Program Director, or Program Sponsor, when appropriate.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you

• Project / Program Management skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of Markets line of business.
• Stakeholder Management / negotiation skills.
• Ideally an understanding of the Products Traded within Markets.
• Understanding of Risk Management.

What we can offer you

This role provides a platform to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services, program and stakeholder management, in addition to Regulatory rule analysis and interpretation. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career. 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 be part of a business casual workplace and 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 discretionary 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 energised 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.