Regulatory Governance Specialist 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 risk and control, communication, and innovative thinking, to Citi's Markets COO Regulatory Controls 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

The Regulatory Controls team is a centralised unit within the Controls and Reg Management organisation and part of the Markets COO organisation. The team oversees regulatory functions with a vision to establish a best-in-class regulatory control framework. This framework prioritises risk reduction, process improvement, and ensures consistency and transparency across all regulatory matters impacting Global Markets Operations. With presence in Mumbai, London, Belfast, New York, New Jersey, Buffalo, and Houston, the team's remit is extensive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining regulatory reporting strategy
• Overseeing the implementation of regulatory standards
• Conducting risk-based Quality Assurance reviews to identify and remediate gaps
• Continuous monitoring of regulatory control exceptions
• Providing Middle Office Regulatory Transaction Oversight

This team plays a critical role in maintaining robust regulatory compliance and operational excellence across multiple jurisdictions.

What you’ll do:

• Co-ordinate and run new regulations impact assessments
• Aid adoption of regulatory framework governance across teams in Markets Operations
• Produce management reporting on regulatory issues as needed
• Co-ordinate responses for regulatory exams/audits
• Collate information for governance committees and forums
• Partner with stakeholders to establish robust regulatory controls
• Maintain role assignments in Citi Risk and Controls for regulatory assessments
• Drive standardization of controls across regions and teams
• Analyse risk metrics for trends and lessons learned
• Articulate solutions for digitisation, automation, and low-code processing

What we’ll need from you:

• Adept communication skills
• Strong risk and control mindset
• Self-starting, proactive approach to work
• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong risk management and control mindset with experience in risk and control or governance roles preferable
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and curious self-starter, eager to take initiative, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement
• Strong awareness of external and internal best practice perspectives
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex organisation by understanding diverse stakeholder goals

What we can offer you:

You will thrive within a highly collaborative and supportive team environment that values mutual respect and professional growth, offering a positive atmosphere to contribute and develop. 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 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

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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