Senior Manager - Citi

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi's Risk Management 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

Individuals in Operational Risk establish and manage operational risk policies, propose strategies, and governance processes designed to minimize losses from inadequate controls, fraud, and potential bankruptcy. This includes supervision over technology operational risk, cyber risk, and fraud risk. These individuals are also responsible for the development of tools and infrastructure that support fraud monitoring and prevention, using advanced analytical and statistical skills to identify policy gaps and recommend changes to current policies. This role is crucial to the company as it fortifies against potential operational risks, thereby protecting the company's financial stability and reputation, and contributing towards the overall business resilience and success.

What you'll do

• Establish policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and alignment of operational risk management across the organization.
• Influence and guide businesses in risk-related decision-making, ensuring the integration of risk management into business planning and daily operations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of risk monitoring programs, including the creation of key risk indicators (KRIs) and dashboards to track operational risk exposure.
• Drive by example, a culture of look across ORM (business, L1 Risk SME and cluster teams) to elevate risks identified and elicit insights from work performed.
• Lead the reporting and presentation of operational risk status, trends, and key developments to the board, regulators, and other key stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations, as applicable.
• Create a highly resilient organization in which people persist through challenges and transparently communicate and own mistakes.
• Foster a culture that rewards teams to pursue breakthrough ideas and improve business results.
• Align critical priorities across businesses, functions, and regions; eliminates nonessential work that could distract the organization from executing key priorities.
• Proactively solve systemic enterprise challenges by investing time and resources to gather cross-enterprise data.
• Energize an ethical environment where doing the right thing for clients and Citi is expected in every decision and action.

What we'll need from you

• Proven experience managing complex risk assessments, designing risk mitigation strategies, and overseeing compliance with operational risk frameworks.
• Robust understanding of operational risk management frameworks, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and risk mitigation practices.
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk matters clearly and persuasively.
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues.

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:

• 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.