Automation and technology rapid response team - officer (rohq - markets and securities services)Citigroup

The Business Risk Intmd Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.
Responsibilities:
The primary function of this position is the timely execution of the Managers Control Assessment (MCA) program. The responsibilities include planning, testing and reporting.
Test and monitor key controls which have been identified for each product line and document results.
Liaise with business and line control officers on any deficiencies or control gaps as well as ensuring appropriate remedial actions are in place where deficiencies are identified.
Document, implement and execute Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for management of control issues
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
2-5 years relevant experience in risk, compliance, audit or regulatory functions.
Experience in working with the various risk and control systems and reporting requirements
Project management skills. Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask and adapt to change.
Problem solver with the ability to translate plans in actions
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
Self-motivated and detail oriented
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Additional Job Description (Business-specific):
Markets and Securities Services CSC Manila is an integral part of the Senior Business Management team in Markets & Securities Services. The function of the team is to maintain the control environment within the business where appropriate, to oversee enhancements and to formulate processes to address various internal and external control policies.
The successful candidate will be closely coordinating with other members of the MSS Risk and Control teams and Business Managers globally.
Support in various automation projects that aims to elevate the team's efficiency on controls execution and Business manager support activities.
Assess information security risk inherent to the team's automation initiatives.
Manage communication and coordination to various support and technology functions within Markets and
Securities Services. * Support the expansion and migration initiatives to be transitioned to the team.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Maintain and monitor the controls environment
Develop best practice procedures within Markets and Securities Services.
Assists in ad-hoc reports and special projects as needed
Identify and spearhead process improvement initiatives
Development Value
Global Markets is a global leader in underwriting, structuring, and trading across all asset classes, including equities, corporate bonds, government and agency bonds, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, syndicated loans, structured and futures products. Successful candidate will benefit from joining a global team of Markets and Securities Services Risk and Control professionals. Massive opportunity to gain product and process knowledge in different regional businesses, as well as direct exposure to internals partners and stakeholders, as well as external clients.
Additional Job Specification
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Accounting.
Knowledge and experience
Relevant experience in financial services Operational Risk Management or related discipline
Prior experience in automation, process improvement and project management would be beneficial
Prior experience in VBA is a must.
Relevant experience in advanced programming (Python and Java) and usage of various tools such as Xceptor, JIRA, Confluence, Tableau and Power BI is preferred.
Strong Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills
An understanding of MSS business, associated processes and controls will be a plus
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to interact successfully with multicultural/virtual teams
Skills and competencies
Highly motivated and able to self-identify emerging issues and develop responses
Work on own initiative
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks based on materiality
Strong knowledge of risk and controls
A strong team player
Able to multitask by carrying a diverse and complex workload
Possesses creativity and uses initiative, can develop new processes towards improvement of controls
Flexible and open to new tasks
Job Family Group: Risk Management
Job Family: Business Risk & Controls
Time Type: Full time
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Citigroup

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time