In-Business Risk 1LOD Lead Analyst

Team / Role Overview

Booking Controls focus on what is booked, where, and why – ensuring adherence to business, desk and individual trader mandates, also ensuring the integrity of legal entities in preventing material booking errors. Booking Controls also focus on how a trade is booked – ensuring Front Office bookings are accurate, timely and complete in order to proceed downstream and onwards to internal / external reporting and stakeholder groups.

The role is part of the Markets Front Office organisation and will be a key part of the in-business Risk & Control team responsible for implementing specific controls within the broader Markets preventative booking control framework. This is an exciting opportunity for a practically minded, seasoned professional with an in-depth knowledge of traded products combined with a clear understanding of Front Office trading preventative controls. The team has coverage across all Markets’ businesses globally, multiple risk and technology functions enabling the candidate the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple stakeholders for career development.

What you’ll do :

Investigate and analyse data and process flows to understand the availability, meaning and suitability of data to be used in trade booking controls. Define business requirements for controls to meet regulatory commitments and business needs. Collaborate with Sales / Trading, Technology, Operations, and other functions. Test and implement new controls to ensure they meet business requirements and transition smoothly into production within target timeframes Partner with Business to produce communications and guidance around controls go-live for relevant stakeholder groups, including preparation of guides and providing walkthroughs as well as plan and execute seamless go-live of new controls . Partner with 1LOD businesses to ensure compliance with relevant Firm policies / standards, also external regulatory expectations and industry standards where relevant. Work with Audit and other Control groups to investigate control failures and drive forward control enhancement initiatives. Embed new controls into Manager Control Assessments (MCA) Ensure that relevant control documentation is kept up to date, and booking practices are considered as businesses introduce new products or changes.

What we’ll need from you :

• Relevant senior industry experience preferred in Markets Front Office, operational risk, middle office, technology, product control or other relevant control function
• Strong working knowledge of Markets traded products and related control principles
• Understanding of Trade Capture / booking flows and Trade / Order lifecycle activities preferred.
• Business analysis and project management experience (requirements gathering, stakeholder management, BRD preparation, testing).
• Experience with at least 1-2 asset classes preferred.
• Experience working on controls-related technology changes.
• Excellent communication skills, including interaction with senior management.
• A proactive and “no surprises” approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent reviews
• Proven track record in collaboration across different businesses, regions and / or support functions
• Global mindset, with regional and global product understanding
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills - ability to think dynamically but with a Risk and Controls mindset at the forefront
• Advanced Word, PowerPoint, Excel and strong database analysis / management skills

What we can offer you

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of Markets’ businesses globally, enhancing the trade booking controls environment, partnering with Front Office stakeholders in Business Execution, Trading and Technology teams.

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 Solutions Center Poland, 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 :

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 : Risk Management

Job Family : Enterprise Risk

Time Type : Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

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