Business Risk Officer - VP

This role is focused on delivering the strategic objectives of the Price Risk program and a key member of the 1st Line Risk & Control function directly supporting Global Markets. The Global Markets Risk & Control team is mandated to establish and maintain a robust 1st Line of Defense designed to minimize risk within the business including leading critical control remediation projects to mitigate risk in Trading, Financial Crimes and Conduct while ensuring strong governance to measure, monitor, manage and escalate key risks.

What you'll do:

• Support the Price Risk Program Initiative lead(s) to drive and support hands-on execution of strategic deliverables aligned to key Data set within Price Risk (i.e. trade population and attributes, market data, business hierarchy, product hierarchy, pricing environments)


• Understand the data quality issues aligned with that data set including end to end data flows and controls and ensure these are addressed in the defined target state solution with robust controls


• Provide meaningful insight on data analysis performed to support timely decision-making where required


• Identify issues and collaborate with stakeholders to agree solutions that can be delivered across asset classes to ensure consistency of approach across Citi Markets


• Influences strategic direction and provides feedback with respect to initiative or program creation, alignment to business goals, stakeholder management, executive communications


• Delivery will require articulation of best practice and industry standards and application of these to the Citi business model and infrastructure
  
  Relevant industry experience of Data, Technology, Market Risk Management, Product Control or product valuation specialist with First Line and/or Second Line experience or in an associated consulting role


• Strong experience in Financial Services including in working in a Front Office environment and / or extensive interaction with FO


• Ability to analyze large data sets and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency


• Proficient with Excel - Use of Python, SQL, Digital tools would be a significant plus, including Powerpoint, PowerBI and SharePoint


• Good knowledge of data used in Price Risk processes (trade, market data, reference data), data governance and lineage - experience in operationalizing golden sources of data


• Strong ability in interacting with and influencing senior business stakeholders.


• Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic environment.


• Excellent oral and written communications skills; Must be articulate and persuasive.


• Strong track record in strategic design and implementation, delivering complex solutions.


• Strong financial, analytical, strategic planning and problem solving skills.


• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills


• Effective organizational influencing skills required.


• Third party vendor management preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead global team efforts


• Excellent problem solving skills Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details


• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.


• Partner with Technology to deliver front-to-back technology infrastructure and enhance data quality.


• Work with management and colleagues to promote a strong risk and control culture.


• Escalate concerns and issues to senior leadership, independent risk management and management committees.


• Preparation of formal update communications to senior management, governance forums and external regulator
  
  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.
  
  Opportunity to widen your knowledge of the investment banking industry and the products traded


• Chance to build an exceptional global network of professionals, trading desks, technology teams and 2nd line functions, including Finance and Risk


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 London, 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.