At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and execute control testing for Markets Trading and Sales businesses.
- Company: Join Citi Global Markets, a leader in financial solutions worldwide.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a global team dedicated to excellence in financial services.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in risk management while working with top professionals.
- Qualifications: Experience in controls testing or audit, with strong stakeholder relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Citi Global Markets provides world-class solutions and an unmatched global presence. Citi Global Markets serves corporates, institutional investors and governments from trading floors in almost 80 countries. The strength of our underwriting, sales and trading and distribution capabilities span asset classes (Commodities, Equities, Rates, Spread Products) and currencies, providing an unmatched ability to meet the needs of our clients.
The 1st Line of Defense (1LOD) Markets Controls Testing team is part of Central Control Organization supporting the Markets business, and is responsible for execution of a comprehensive, risk-based program of control testing covering all Markets businesses globally. The primary mission of the 1LOD Markets Controls Testing team is to support Management in its continuous monitoring of its control framework and residual risk profiles, thereby supporting responsible provision of financial services to clients and effective risk management for the firm.
This position reports to the Global Markets Control Testing Programme Head, within the Central Testing Utility. The Global Markets Control Testing Programme Head leads and directs a team of approximately 100 controls testing professionals responsible for supporting the above responsibilities, with breadth and depth on control testing planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities- Executing controls design and operating effectiveness testing to agreed timelines, escalating and resolving obstacles to delivery.
- Maintaining high standards and best practice for execution of testing activities and associated documentation.
- Providing challenge to stakeholders on the design and effectiveness of controls.
- Supporting stakeholders in determining necessary control remediation identified through the testing programme.
- Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across Front Office, Markets Conduct Risk, Compliance and Operational Risk.
- Drafting impactful summary outputs from the testing programme.
- Relevant experience in Front Office controls testing, internal audit, external audit, independent control reviews, or similar disciplines.
- Knowledge of Markets Sales and Trading activities, risks and related controls.
- Strong understanding of control design assessment and effectiveness testing techniques and practices.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective senior stakeholder relationships.
- Bachelor / university education preferred, but appropriate industry experience & exceptional delivery track record is as important.
Business Risk Senior Analyst - Avp employer: Citi
Citi is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, offering employees the chance to thrive in a fast-paced financial services environment. With generous benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, private medical care, and extensive learning resources, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Located in a vibrant city, Citi provides unique opportunities for collaboration across global teams, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
