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Operational Risk Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst, Vice President
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Operational Risk Data Governance Foundation Lead Analyst, Vice President
Operational Risk Officer – Operational Risk Data and Infrastructure
Team/Role Overview
The Operational Risk Data and Infrastructure team manages the applications supporting Citi’s Operational Risk Management (ORM) team, driving budget, prioritization, and implementation of solutions for these systems.
The Operational Risk Officer is a strategic professional who stays current in their field, contributing to visionary strategy by applying advancements to their role and broader business needs. As a recognized technical authority, they possess commercial awareness.
This level requires multiple subject matter experts within the business. Strong communication, diplomacy, and influence skills are critical, especially when guiding colleagues and occasionally external partners. The role delivers high-impact, complex solutions that shape an entire area, ultimately influencing operational performance and effectiveness.
What You’ll Do
- Establishes and oversees operational risk policies, technology, tools, and governance to combat losses from internal process failures, control weaknesses, and emerging threats.
- Independent risk assessment—challenges both historical and proposed practices to address persistent root causes of operational losses.
- Governance examples: Technology operational risk, broader risk frameworks.
- Serves as the subject matter expert in:
- Issues Management (KPI/KRI/Corrective Action Plans)
- Vendor and internal partner escalation resolution
- Risk/financial/regulatory exposure analysis via scorecards and performance tools
- Supply chain risk oversight through relationship and compliance scrutiny
- Mitigates critical operational risks impact (e.g., vendor breaches, compliance gaps) via escalation and remediation.
- Widens stakeholder collaboration with internal teams and Lines of Defense to align requirements with dynamic business needs.
- Operates with minimal supervision, demonstrating independence, judgement, and SME authority to seniors and team members.
- Upholds firm reputation and compliance by:
- Ensuring adherence to laws, policies, and ethical conduct
- Escalating and managing control issues transparently
- Aligning business decisions with regulatory safeguards
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What We’ll Need From You
Background
- Application support/development experience with familiarity in Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolving capabilities (preferred).
- Strong technical and organisational skills, including senior stakeholder interactions.
Skills & Expertise
- Risk & Compliance:
- Hands-on experience in risk management, controls, governance, or industry-specific roles (banking, finance, insurance preferred).
- Technical:
- Proficiency in operational risk methodologies, enterprise risk frameworks, and regulatory reporting tools.
- Stakeholder Leadership:
- Proven ability to build influence, challenge ** LineofDefense 1**) constructively, and navigate cross-functional relationships.
- Analytical & Communication:
- Expertise in data analysis and synthesising complex information for senior management and teams.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise, influence, and articulate under pressure.
- Scope & Integrity:
- High professional standards and specialised ethics handling, including data privacy and compliance.
What We Can Offer You
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Citi fosters a communities-first culture with holistic benefits that promote work-life balance, well-being, and skill growth.
With a base in Citi Belfast, you’ll experience:
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Hybrid flexible model (*up to 2 home working days/week}), financial security via annual salary reviews, and standalone perks:
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30-day paid leave (including 3-5 bank holidays), adjustable with tenure
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Discretionary annual bonus
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Comprehensive medical core packages/carers packages options
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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London Pension Plan
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Paid parental leave (supportive QoL initiative)
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Exclusive employee/family discounts (across major providers)
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L&D resources (training, mentorship, career progression).
Citi prioritises inclusivity: our global hiring focuses on talent psychological safety, equity, and empowerment— designs our teams to enable growth.
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Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available for recruiters or application tools. View our EEO Policy and Know Your Rights statements. [EEO Policy] & [Accessibility Centre]
[Equal Pay Statement](not linked).
Key Skills & Focus Areas
Most Relevant
- Data Governance, Data Management, Risk Controls, Policy/Compliance, Program Management, Ops Reporting
Secondary
- Risk Identification/Risk Remediation, Corporate Compliance Laws, Escalation Processes
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