Payment Control Implementation SME Lead Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Cash services 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

Cash Services is an enterprise-wide utility providing financial integrity and efficiency through comprehensive payroll management, strategic cash flow optimization and robust payment capabilities controls, empowering our organization to thrive and our employees to succeed. Payment Controls, a part of Cash Services, drive strategy and initiatives enabling a framework for movement of funds risk and portfolio governance oversight for Citi.

Payment Control Implementation SME Lead Analyst will be responsible for multiple activities within the Controls capabilities such as assessment & design, MCA, QA, Monitoring & Testing, Issue Management and/or Governance Reporting & Analysis for effective end to end oversight, design, implementation, and execution of controls. Individuals in this role develop, implement and lead specific oversight processes within Payment Controls.

What You’ll Do

• Support the oversight of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
• Help drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Assist in the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Management and Compliance Policies.
• Help assess activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures, as well as internal processes, to strengthen risk management quality.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive, often cross functional, action plans to address identified control gaps or failures
• Support development of standardized process, activity or metrics reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision-making in line with the expectations of senior management, Board, and Regulators.
• Participate in the oversight of the operations of Citi's governance committees, forums or working groups including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items are completed timely.
  
  

What We’ll Need From You

• Strong experience in operational risk management, operations, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong knowledge in the development and execution for controls or control type processes.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures preferred.
• Strong data analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bachelor's/University degree or relevant experience.
  
  

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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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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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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