Operational Risk Officer

August 29, 2024

Citi

Belfast

FULL TIME

Operational Risk Officer - Global Functions

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi’s Operational Risk Team!
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization 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
The Operational Risk Officer is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function.

What you’ll do

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.
Independently assess risks and drive actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to operational risk losses by challenging both historical and proposed practices.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Issues Management (Corrective Action Plans) and to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
Analyse a multitude of scorecards and performance management tools in an attempt to mitigate exposure (risk/financial/regulatory).
Support Independent Assurance Reviews across the team to drive root cause analysis and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with the team to support Risk Profile production across the various Functions.
Develop and maintain relationships across the Functions to better understand processes and their inherent and residual risks which would support independent challenge efforts and align to changes in the internal and external business environment.
Operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

What we’ll need from you

Experience navigating and networking across the Risk and Control space with a background in Audit or Operational Risk preferred
Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s 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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