Emea Finance Risk - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The EMEA Finance Risk & Control (R&C) team enables the EMEA Finance organization (across 54 countries in EMEA including Citi Solution Centre (CSC) to execute on Citi Finance Vision and Strategy and is a driving factor in delivering robust and consistentdesign, monitoring and governance of the control framework across EMEA Finance.

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Responsible for Risk and Control activities including Operational Risk (MCA), Issue Management, Governance and Management Reporting, Transformation and Data initiatives, Audit Liaison, Policy, and SOX.

The team is led by EMEA Finance Risk and Control Manager(FRCM) reporting into EMEA CFO and Global FRCM with direct reporting line to EMEA Franchise Controller.

Responsibilities:

This role will focus on supporting control transformation initiatives including setting-up standard control framework across all Finance disciplines.

The role will also entail strengthening Governance activities across Finance by deploying data analysis anddigital tools and will involve presentations to Finance seniors, EMEA CFO and his leadership team.- Participate in control simplification and transformation projects and feed in purposely to offer perspectives from the teams.

Perform deepdive on the current themes and concerns, and focus on providing pragmatic solutions on issues to the teams.
Support in implementation of consistent control framework across all Finance discipline and timely monitoring of controls
Run thematic reviews and analysis across all areas and countries, to identify opportunities of control improvements including best practices and consistency
Utilise data mining techniques to perform analysis over data across all areas within the EMEA Finance
Proficiency in conceptualizing and communicating through effective presentations to senior management.
Prepare management reports and attend meetings with senior stakeholders within EMEA Finance i.e. EMEA CFO and EMEA Franchise Controllers
Implement timely and effective communication across the region for policy or requirement changes,
Provide adequate challenge to the functions to ensure control design is followed while performing production activities.
Proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating and escalating issues; and strength in sustaining independent views.
Complete additionally any other tasks/ adhoc controls projects in connection with the role but not detailed in the current job description, changed by the direct manager, supervisor, or the functional head.

Development Opportunities:

Opportunity to widen your knowledge of the banking industry and the products traded
Opportunity to present and work closely with EMEA and Global Finance Seniors with chance to build an exceptional global network of professionals, Finance, Risk and Compliance
A socially active team and communities with diverse networking opportunities
Longterm career path and mentoring by senior colleagues and leaders
Competitive compensation package and benefits.
Flexible work arrangements in an organization that acknowledges lifework balance

Qualifications / Experience:

CPA or ACCA equivalent, preferrable
Internal Audit knowledge gained as a practitioner or in an associated consulting role
Strong understanding of the regulatory environment in EMEA, particularly in relation to governance
Financial products knowledge is an advantage
Good understanding of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control frameworks in leading international organizations

Skill /Competencies:

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with a range of senior/ junior staff across a number of disciplines and across a wide range of countries.
Influencing and effective negotiation skills
Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency
Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity
Embraces diversity and inclusion
Exhibits strong teamwork and Collaboration
Ability to interpret & implement regulatory guidelines & professional standards
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks within tight deadlines

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Financial Reporting

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Time Type:

Full time

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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