Operations Line Control Oversight for Global Prime Finance Middle Office, Belfast

The goal of the Operations Line Control Oversight team is to develop and maintain a comprehensive process to proactively identify and reduce operational risk. As a senior member of the Markets Operations Line Control team, the incumbent will be responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive processes to identify and reduce operational risk; their focus will be on the Prime Broker, Stock Loan, Delta1 and OTC Derivatives Operations teams. Risk areas include but are not limited to BAU Operational process, Regulatory requirements, Internal Policy adherence, New Business initiatives, Issue & Corrective Action Plan Management and Internal & External Audit exam participation. Partnering with operations line staff, this role will be responsible for assisting in the proactive management of operational risk and remediation of control issues. This requires co-ordination across numerous internal operations teams, as well as various other support and control groups within the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Point of contact for global Prime Finance Middle Office (Prime Broker, Stock Loan, Delta1 and OTC Derivatives) staff for control-related activities
• Perform proactive reviews of Prime Finance Middle Office related control processes and reporting
• Establish and oversee the application of operational risk policies, technology and tools, and governance processes to create lasting solutions for minimizing losses from failed internal processes, inadequate controls, and emerging risks.
• Assess risks and drive actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to operational risk losses by challenging both historical and proposed practices.
• Establish and maintain a robust control environment and culture within the Citi businesses worldwide.
• Assist management in achieving and maintaining strategic objectives, promotes efficiency, reduces the risk of loss and helps ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, laws and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in assessing current status of all regulation related controls
• Recommend control enhancements as needed
• Identify best practices to be shared with global Citi businesses
• Develop and maintain tracking metrics for management reporting and escalation
• Establish a rapport with Business Managers, Compliance, Internal Audit and Legal.
• Develop a broad and detailed understanding of the organization's landscape, culture and technology.
• Understand the various businesses and the applicable regulations which govern those businesses
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, 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 others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
• The goal of the Line Control Oversight team is to develop and maintain a comprehensive process to identify and reduce operational risk.
  
  Knowledge/ Experience:

• Willingness to question/challenge existing processes and ensure a satisfactory outcome.
• Proficient in metrics/KRI assessment and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work under pressure managing tight deadlines and/or unexpected changes.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills across all management levels.
• Analytical with good attention to detail and strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Efficient team player.
• Bachelor's degree

Job Family Group:
Risk Management

Job Family:
Operational Risk

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