Senior Business Associate

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 Markets Operations COO 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. Markets Operations Belfast Overview: Our Operations groups are core to the success of the Markets business. We support a wide range of internal stakeholders including Front Office Sales and Trading Desks, Compliance, Legal, Finance and HR; alongside having significant interaction with external clients, playing a key role in the overall client experience. A role within Markets Operations means that you will have a truly global reach, in a supportive environment which will provide you with new experiences and development opportunities right here in Belfast's iconic Titanic Quarter. You can play an important part in transforming and simplifying our operating model, creating an exciting environment which encourages diversity of thought and inclusion within an organisation that authentically values and invests in its people Team Overview: This team provides direct support to the Markets Operations Leadership team as an invested strategic partner and advisor. What you'll do:

• Driving the creation and execution of communication/ engagement plans across the Organisation and presenting on strategy/status to senior stakeholders on regular basis
• Implementing a successful People and Engagement strategy to help attract, develop, retain and recognize a diverse and talented global workforce
• Preparation of materials for Business reviews and Product aligned steering committees, including follow-up of actions to closure
• Analysis of progress against strategic and financial objectives - communicating key risks, defining mitigation strategies and helping to oversee to resolution
• Management and forecasting of headcount and identifying risks to headcount targets
• Identify trends, synergies and weaknesses across products and regions
• Developing, analysing and maintaining metrics for measuring success, opportunities for improvement, management reporting and escalation
  
  Experience in a fast paced, global financial services firm, ideally in an operations organisation preferred
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a leader who can positively and productively add impact
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented with attention to detail
• Ability to establish and build trust with professionals throughout the business as a leader.
• Strong, influential communicator who is articulate and concise.
• Strong risk management and control mindset
• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources
  
  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.