Cross-disciplinary Controls Lead Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. 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.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.

Team/Role Overview

Individuals in Cross Disciplinary Controls are responsible for multiple activities within the Controls capabilities such as assessment & design, Manager Control Assessment (MCA), Quality Assurance (QA), Monitoring & Testing, Issue Management and/or Governance Reporting & Analysis for effective end to end oversight, design, implementation, and execution of controls. Individuals in this role may cover a broad range of in-business/function risk and control responsibilities rather than focusing on one specific role.

What you’ll do

• Support the assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes (help drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk), understanding of the firm’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Assist in the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Management and Compliance Policies.
• Support the oversight of the MCA program, including but not limited to annual attestation, continuous risk management oversight, and related reporting.
• Assist in the execution of the MCA in accordance with the Operational Risk Management (ORM) Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Participate in issue quality reviews ensuring compliance with Issue Management Policy, Standards and Procedures.
• Support development of standardized risk and controls reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision-making in line with the expectations of senior management, Board, and Regulators; collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive corrective action plans to address identified control gaps or failures.
• Participate in the oversight of the operations of the firm’s governance committees, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

What we’ll need from you

• Extensive experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes combined with knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry and in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well.

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.

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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family:

Cross-disciplinary Controls

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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