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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

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

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Vice President (SVP) to fill a global role that is central to our Global Markets & Markets Operations data strategy. The successful candidate will lead our data controls assessment and risk management initiatives, acting as the foremost authority on data risk. You will be responsible for the strategic evaluation, design, and continuous improvement of the data control framework within the Markets division. This role requires a leader who can assess control effectiveness, foster a risk-mitigation culture, and provide expert guidance to senior business leaders to proactively manage data-related risks.

What youll do

• Strategic Control Assessment: Lead rigorous, top-down assessments of data controls across all Markets processes to identify weaknesses and gaps. Own and refine the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)/Manager Control Assessments (MCA) for Markets Data.

• Framework Design & Strategy: Design robust data controls to mitigate identified risks. Evolve and enhance the Markets Data Risk Appetite framework, defining standards for inherent risk, control effectiveness, and residual risk tolerance.

• Governance and Reporting: Drive the implementation of new data controls within existing governance frameworks and operational workflows. Develop key data quality metrics (KRIs/KPIs) and deliver insightful reports on control effectiveness and the overall risk landscape to senior management.

• Leadership and Influence: Serve as the organizations senior expert on data risk and controls. Act as a primary liaison between Data Managers, Process Owners, and senior leadership, using exceptional influencing skills to drive complex, cross-functional control improvement initiatives.

What well need from you

• Significant senior-level experience in risk management, data governance, or internal audit within the financial services industry.

• Deep understanding of a Markets business, including complex traded products, end-to-end trade lifecycles, and associated data flows.

• Proven, in-depth expertise in the design, implementation, and assessment of risk and control frameworks, including hands-on experience with RCSA/MCA processes.

• Comprehensive understanding of data's role in business decisions, risk management, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to analyze data lineage and architecture.

• Exceptional communication and influencing skills with a demonstrated ability to present data-driven narratives to senior stakeholders.

• A track record of developing and implementing long-term strategies that deliver measurable improvements in control effectiveness and risk reduction.

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 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. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

In-Business Risk

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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