Program Management Lead, Market Transformation - Vice President in Belfast

The Markets Transformation team works with all Markets businesses and Citi functions, including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Risk and O&T to identify, mobilize and execute responses to regulatory and cross-business transformational projects. The primary mission of the team is to design and implement integrated solutions and sustainable capabilities in the most efficient and effective way for Markets and its clients. Examples of major programs that Markets Transformation currently (or recently) manage include: Brexit; Dodd‑Frank Title VII; EMIR/Re‑Fit; FRTB; IBOR Transition; Markets Conduct Risk; MiFID / MiFIR; Resolution Stay Rules; Volcker / Volcker 2.0 and multiple specific APAC/EMEA/NAM Regulations.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with overall Markets Transformation book of work.
• Project manage and deliver key changes across a number of sales/trading desks and functions including Risk, Legal, Finance and Compliance.
• Identify, prioritise and proactively manage dependencies, risks, exceptions and issues.
• Effective communication with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the program/project, including obtaining buy-in for business process and infrastructure changes.
• Liaison and clear communications with external parties, including clients and regulators.
• Develop and deliver presentations to Markets Transformation and senior management covering project/program status and plans.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of Front Office training plans and materials, present training to small and large groups as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise for internal queries relating to appropriate projects.
• Lead, supervise, coach and develop more junior Markets Transformation team members.

What we’ll need from you:

• Significant relevant experience to include structured project management techniques in a markets front office environment.
• Demonstrable experience of running high impact projects/programs as a consultant or internal change group.
• Knowledge of analysing legislative and regulatory texts, and associated legal analysis.
• Knowledge of global markets trading products (Fixed Income, Equity, Currencies & Commodities) and/or securities services (Prime, Collateral, Clearing, Custody, Fund Services).
• Understanding of Front Office trading processes across the full trade lifecycle within a large bank/dealer.
• Interpersonal, influencing and organizational skills to mobilise and motivate delivery in a co-operative and collaborative working environment across trading and support/infrastructure/control functions.
• Experience of designing and implementing structured business/operational processes and business requirements documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively produce procedural documentation and communicate with senior management.
• Ability to seamlessly communicate complex technical issues to non-technical colleagues.
• Bachelors degree is essential / Masters is preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Obtain exposure to sales and trading desks across Markets and increase understanding of Project Management, Markets Processes, Risks and Controls across Markets.
• Build a cross Markets stakeholder network.

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.

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.

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.