Business Risk & Solutions Lead Analyst (Senior Vice President) - Citi in Belfast

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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to drive strategic transformation and manage operational risk within Citi's Fixed Income and Commodities organization. By joining Citi, you become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Role Overview

The Business Risk and Solutions Lead plays a pivotal role within the Fixed Income and Commodities organization. This position is central to guiding the business through strategic transformation initiatives while concurrently ensuring robust management and mitigation of operational risk. The successful candidate balances forward‑thinking transformation strategies with critical risk mitigation capabilities, fostering a stable, compliant, and innovative operational environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement risk frameworks in partnership with the Risk and Control team, covering identification, measurement, management, and mitigation of operational risks.
• Provide strategic insights by delivering comprehensive risk assessment reports and actionable mitigation strategies to senior leadership, addressing operational, financial, market, reputational, and strategic risks.
• Institute governance protocols that integrate risk management principles with transformation activities, ensuring transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and oversee transformation programs that emphasize digital innovation, operational efficiency enhancements, and evolution of business models within Fixed Income and Commodities.
• Partner with senior leadership to formulate and execute forward‑looking transformation strategies that drive organizational growth, competitive advantage, and innovation.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with Operations, Technology, Finance, and other departments to ensure effective integration and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Monitor performance by establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for all initiatives, facilitating clear prioritization, progress tracking, and agile adaptation.

What we need from you

• Extensive and progressive experience in risk management, business transformation, or strategic roles within the financial services industry.
• Senior to advanced level experience in a related role preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and complex projects within a high‑risk regulatory and operational environment.
• Subject‑matter expertise in one or more functional areas.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and diplomatic skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and articulate complex recommendations clearly, in both written and verbal forms.
• Demonstrated risk‑oriented mindset combined with a strong focus on driving transformational change.
• Proficiency in data‑driven decision‑making and analytical problem‑solving.
• Highly results‑oriented, proactive, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong project management skills.

What We Can Offer You

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. We put our employees first, providing best‑in‑class benefits to support well‑being, financial security, and career development. As a Citi Belfast employee, you will work in a business‑casual workplace with a hybrid model (up to 2 days home per week), receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), and enjoy a range of additional benefits:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
• An discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to learning and development resources.

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