New Activity Risk Management Lead Analyst, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, Belfast

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

New Activity Risk Management is a part of the Enterprise Risk Management organization responsible for the design and implementation of firm-wide frameworks and practices that are integral and fundamental to Risk Management within Citi. The New Activity Approval Process is integral to Citi’s Risk Governance, providing robust diligence, review, and approvals for new or modified products, services, and capabilities, ensuring appropriate ongoing controls. The New Activity Risk Manager is a member of the Permitted Product List (PPL) Management Team, which is part of the New Activity Risk Management function and provides second line of defense oversight of the products, models and attributes each trading desk is permitted to trade. The New Activity Risk Manager also supports transformation initiatives to further simplify and strengthen the existing PPL control framework. This will involve collaborating effectively across multiple business units and functions.

Job Responsibility:

Provide second line of defense oversight and monitor compliance with the Permitted Product List (PPL) and Product Market Model (PMM) combinations
Investigate potential PPL and PMM exceptions and determine the appropriate remediation actions working with relevant Front Line Unit managers, Independent Risk Management and enterprise support functions
Advice and provide on-going support to business managers and control function representatives in relation to Permitted Products and the control processes governing them
Develop and deliver presentations on key transformation initiatives and key control performance metrics of PPL and PMM information to Citi's senior management, external auditors and regulators
Support the New Activity Approval process, Product Risk Rating, Ongoing Monitory and Product Taxonomy Adoption
Drive the successful and timely completion of projects/milestones to achieve business goals, which may include deriving efficiencies through simplification and streamlining of processes
Implement global policies and standards in the new activity space, ensuring alignment to the Risk Governance Framework, Risk Appetite, and regulatory expectations
Ensure adherence to the new activity related requirements of the primary regional regulators as applicable

Requirements:

Solid relevant experience with strong understanding of Risk Management practices
Markets/Investment banking business at organizations of similar complexity maturity
Risk management background covering market, credit and operational risk, including risk controls and risk frameworks
Experience in project management, and large-scale processes in a financial institution
Excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts, translate into ‘user friendly’ language and effectively present in text or slide format
Strong quantitative skills, particularly around statistics and strong attention to detail
Proven ability to partner and collaborate across the Firm, excellent influencing, facilitation, and partnering skills, with the ability to build relationships, partner effectively and build a strong internal network across functions and throughout the global Risk organization
Takes personal accountability for escalating, identifying, and managing potential risk
implements controls that enhance the client experience and operational effectiveness
Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree in business, finance, law, or economics beneficial

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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