Regulatory QA Specialist at Citi

Job Description

Regulatory QAAre you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution In this role you will be a critical member of the CARAM and MCA Adoption Team. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource managementand allocation of work within the team/project. 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 OverviewThe Regulatory QA will be a critical member of the CARAM and MCA Adoption Team. The Central Controls MCA team owns the enterprise-wide framework and execution of Manager Control Assessment program. The Business Risk and Control Senior Officer is a strategicprofessional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically, a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills requiredin order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. 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. Accountable forsignificant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. What youll do The overall objective of this role is to act as a strategic professional who provides quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management Policy, Lesson LearnedPolicy and Control Inventory.

• Work with Management on governance and the facilitation of the execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA, i.e..Risk & Control Self-Assessment) as required by the MCA Standard including the assessment and appropriate approval of risk associated withbusiness changes.
• Ensure the identification of issue root cause, partnering with control and process owners to recommend holistic corrective actions and improvements, provide check and challenge to ensure appropriate escalation in according with Issue Management and EscalationPolicies.
• Direct teams in the implementation of the Lessons Learned Policy, including monitoring of control breaches and dissemination and learnings across other business units for process improvement to limit the occurrence of similar future events and where similarrisk exposure might exist.
• Support the review and challenge process, within the FLUs, on the effective design and management of controls to mitigate risks as required by the Control Standards, including implementation and operation, conducting the control monitoring, handling deficiencies,and escalating issues for resolution.
• Work with management, direct teams on the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of the MCA through controls prior to the execution of a process (QC). Assess, with management, the adherence to the MCA Standard through controls after the execution of a process(QA).
• Help management allocate resource to identify, assess, escalate, and manage risk exposures across Risk Categories (Operational Compliance, Strategic, Reputational, etc), including material, emerging and concentration risks in accordance with enterprisePolicies and the establishment of Key Indicators to monitor risk exposures.
• Assist in performing a detailed analysis to identify, assess, escalate, and manage risk exposures across Risk Categories (Operational Compliance, Strategic, Reputational, etc), including material, emerging and concentration risks in accordance with enterprisePolicies and the establishment of Key Indicators to monitor risk exposures.
• Be responsible of risk and control assessments or coordination for programs within various risk stripes and ensure sufficient subject matter expertise exists to enable management of these risks within the Business (e.g. third party, fraud, sanctions etc)(if applicable).
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firms reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adheringto Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What well need from you

• Extensive relevant industry experience.
• SQL, Perl or Python, Matlab or R, Excel VBA. Database administrator experience is a plus.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with work-flow systems, excellent project management, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Bachelors/University degree, Masters degree preferred.

This is a role thatll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services operations. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career" 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 additionalbenefits 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.------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: </b