Treasury & Trade Solutions Controls & Regulatory Management Head UK, Director
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Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in risk, regulation and communication to Citi’s Services’ Controls & Regulatory Management team.
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.
Team/Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to be the part of an established team in Citi’s Services’ Controls & Regulatory Management (C&RM) organisation with senior responsibilities across the UK Cluster. The C&RM team is part of Services’ 1st line of defence, and the UK Cluster team manages risk in alignment to this, as well as within the wider Citi UK franchise.
The role includes overseeing the obligations of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), which set standards of professional conduct for all individuals working in UK financial services, designed to enhance accountability and improve conduct within financial services firms and ensure that certain individuals in financial firms are competent and fit for their roles.
* A key role within the UK Cluster, this reports directly to the UK Cluster Head (MD) at Director level and will be part of the UK Cluster leadership team, with a mandate to manage the UK Controls teams, support the local business risk agenda, and drive execution to meet local governance and regulatory requirements and changes.
* The UK Cluster Director leads the identification of opportunities to enhance our regulatory and controls environment for key risks relevant to the cluster and provides subject matter expertise and support across the cluster to the business, as required.
* The role also has a matrix into the Global Head of Services C&RM Head and will be part of the Global C&RM leadership team and will work closely with key stakeholders and partners across Citi.
* Expertise in risk management, along with deep knowledge of UK regulation and financial products, the Certification Regime and the Conduct Rules is a must.
What you’ll do:
* Lead a team of UK-based based Controls professionals, including those dedicated to the SMCR, Governance and Conduct agendas, as well as related Risk and Regulation training.
* Act as key point of contact across the UK Franchise and support initiatives and agendas arising in the UK.
* Responsibility to monitor compliance with and any associated or secondary regulation across the UK.
* Identify enhancements to documentation, controls and / or processes in place to comply with local governance and risk requirements and associated regulation.
* Lead escalation for UK Cluster senior management in Citi in line with firmwide guidelines.
* Act as a key resource for UK Cluster to advise and support on the effective design and implementation of key controls and processes across relevant risk stripes.
* Co-ordinate and manage compliance monitoring routines or internal audits related to the cluster.
* Serve as a key contributor to relevant Franchise and Services forums.
What we’ll need from you:
Knowledge/ Experience:
* Significant expertise of Operational Risk Management and other regulatory related functions within Financial Services sector.
* Deep understanding of Operational Risk and related frameworks as they relate to the banking sector is required, as is a working knowledge of the UK Regulatory environment/regime which comprises the Senior Managers Regime, the Certification Regime and the Conduct Rules
* Proven record in monitoring compliance to regulation including controls and process mapping within the MCA construct.
* Excellent business acumen, and ability to quickly understand multiple areas within a function and across functions, and how they interact in order to achieve the objective of the processes.
* Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Competencies:
* Ability to work effectively and drive results.
* Ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior leaders, Cluster and Product managers and wider partner areas.
* Proven ability to direct and manage high performing teams.
* Strong track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities to deliver high quality and timely work.
* Comfortable navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations.
* Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills and be an advanced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Project.
* Planning and scheduling skills sufficient to be effective in prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
* Horizon scanning skills and the ability to adapt to new regulation in the pipeline and drive change in processes.
What we can offer you:
* The chance to be part of a flexible team that values its people, encourages ownership of work, wants to hear your ideas, values diversity and where you can feel confident that you can bring your whole self to work.
* The role is Cluster in nature and will entail developing relationships and working with senior stakeholders across multiple countries, products, and control functions in UK, Europe, MEA as well as Globally
* The opportunity to monitor Citi’s compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple financial products and countries in the UK.
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 London, 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:
Controls Governance & Oversight
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Job Family:
Cross-disciplinary Controls
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Time Type:
Full time
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