Compliance Control Assessment and Design Lead Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Independent Compliance Risk Management department.

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.

Role Overview:

The Second Line of Defense (2LoD) Testing Utility (STU), aligned to Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) and Independent Risk Management (IRM), is responsible for assessing and testing Key Controls, designed and executed by 2LOD teams. This job posting is specific to ICRM coverage.

This position will report to the Controls Control Assessment Team Leader, within the ICRM Controls Risk Assessment and Control Design (RACD) team. It is an execution-oriented position that is responsible for the design assessments of Key Controls, and associated Monitoring and Testing. This includes the execution of the design assessments, results reporting, and insight sharing. This role’s coverage is aligned to one of one of the following ICRM areas: 1) CBNA, Banking and International, 2) Financial Crimes (AML, Bribery, and Sanctions), 3) Product / Function Compliance and Office of Fair Lending & Privacy , or 4) Compliance Programs / ICRM CAO. Coverage may vary from time to time to meet internal and external deliverables across the STU.

The ICRM Controls – Control Assessment Officer will be part of a team of approximately 5 - 7 assessment professionals who will be responsible for executing the above responsibilities. They are accountable for assessment results and advice regarding control design and remediation. The position closely follows the latest trends in control design and assurance and requires strong knowledge of appropriate and effective control design and adapts them for application within their coverage area.

Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence, and convince others, particularly with respect to providing feedback on the adequacy of controls and any remedial actions required as part of controls assessments. The role will require engagement with senior managers at the Director and SVP level.

What you'll do:

• Executes control design assessments, monitoring design assessments and testing design assessments for controls operated by their ICRM coverage area, in line with the applicable Standard and Procedure.

• Handles exceptions communicated by the control effectiveness testers, including reviewing the outcomes with the Control Owners.

• Develops and provides training specific to the controls within their coverage (and related process and risks) to the control effectiveness testers within the STU testing utility.

• Helps drive continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of control design assessments and controls testing.

• Takes responsibility for their own book of work and prioritizes potentially competing deliverables.

• Supports training of assessment officers on processes, systems, and execution of control assessment activities, which may include cross-training onshore and offshore staff across the STU.

• Maintains relationships and drives accountability with partners, peers and other stakeholders to drive control assessment and testing's success in support of the ICRM’s strategy.

• Supports other relevant work efforts of the RACD team where needed and as directed by their manager.

What we'll need from you:

• Several years relevant experience in control assessment (First, Second or Third Line) and a strong background in one of the coverage areas listed above.

• Advanced knowledge and experience in controls design and/or assessment.

• Experience in a Compliance function at a Global Bank or Financial institution preferred.

• Excellent understanding of Citi’s MCA (Managers Control Assessment) or equivalent risk and control self-assessment program.

• Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.

• Strong communication, written and presentation skills.

• Strong people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others and foster a sense of collaboration.

• Ability to work independently and effectively on virtual teams, including across different geographies and time zones preferred.

Education:

• University degree preferred.

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 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 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 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:

Compliance

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Job Family:

Business Control

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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