Markets Operations Lead Analyst (Vice President) in Belfast

We are seeking a Vice President – Business Risk and Solutions to join our Markets Operations team in Belfast. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving risk management, governance, and operational solutions across the FICC business, ensuring the firm's risk posture remains robust, well-controlled, and aligned to regulatory expectations.

The successful candidate will bring a strong risk-oriented mindset, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to deliver results in a complex, fast-paced financial services environment. Working closely with senior leadership across Operations, Risk, and Compliance, this role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a globally recognised financial institution.

What you'll do

• Risk Framework Development
  • Support the design and implementation of risk management frameworks in partnership with the Risk and Control team.
  • Contribute to the identification, measurement, management, and mitigation of operational risks across the Markets Operations function.
  • Maintain awareness of the evolving risk landscape and proactively escalate emerging risks to senior leadership.
• Strategic Insights & Reporting
  • Prepare and deliver management information (MI), and operational metrics to senior leadership.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations to address operational, financial, reputational, and strategic risks.
  • Support the development of risk mitigation strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Governance & Compliance
  • Contribute to the design and maintenance of governance frameworks that ensure accountability and transparency across all risk and solutions workstreams.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies across all areas of responsibility.
  • Prepare and present clear, concise reporting to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Foster collaboration across Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and other key departments.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and represent the Business Risk and Solutions function in cross-functional working groups and governance committees.
  • Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, providing clear and well-structured communications both written and verbal.

What we need from you

• Proven experience in risk management, business solutions, or a related strategic role within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and governance frameworks relevant to Markets Operations or FICC businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain risk frameworks and operational policies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and complex projects within a high-risk regulatory and operational environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage confidently at VP level and above and articulate complex recommendations clearly — both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated risk-oriented mindset combined with a focus on driving operational improvement and business solutions.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision-making and analytical problem-solving.
• Highly organised, results-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in one or more of the following disciplines, including Records Management, Continuity of Business (CoB), or Third Party Management.
• Experience managing third party risk, including vendor due diligence, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring.
• Knowledge of records management tools and platforms.
• Experience in Market Operations or a FICC-aligned business environment is desirable.

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 reviewed annually), 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 energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.