Operational Risk Officer

Citi ,
Belfast, Antrim

Overview

Job Description

An **Operational Risk Officer is** required to manage, implement and maintain a cohesive, effective, efficient, coordinated, and consolidated risk and controls proactive risk review model in support of ICG Technology. Working closely with a dynamic business in a large and varied environment, the candidate will: + Be responsible for establishing strong working relationships with Technology Control Officers, Application Development, Information Security, Continuity of Business, as well as other Business/Operations/Infrastructure Risk Management teams + Coordinate Risk and Control based proactive reviews. Provide assistance to application owners/management team to identify Risk and Control issues and initiatives in a timely manner. + Assist development teams in preparing for internal and external audits, through review of previous and current audit trends. + Proactively identify control deficiencies through technology self-assessment testing, risk and control initiatives, and meetings/discussions. + Work with the Risk and Control teams to analyze latest program and project scorecards for potential proactive review topics and trends. + Coordinate with Technology Control Officers Managers to monitor progress against resultant corrective action plans, as well as provide transparency to technology and control management for emerging issue trends. + Facilitate compliance with Citigroup Policies, Standards and Regulations + Perform and report on trend analysis, identifying opportunities for process improvements. **Knowledge / Experience:** + Experience performing IT Business Analysis, Project Management or similar work required + Minimum of 7 years of experience in Audit, Information Security or Risk Management. + Awareness and execution of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), Managers Control Assessment (MCA), or other technology self-assessment processes is an advantage + Knowledge of service management (ITIL) with previous working experience in process improvements is an advantage + Previous experience performing Internal and/or External Audit coordination is an advantage. + Previous experience in Production Support and Application Development roles is an advantage **Skills:** + Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills + Good organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritize within tight deadlines while maintaining total accuracy + Ability to influence others and quickly earn the confidence of others + High level of attention to detail + Quick learner and able to work in a diverse, global environment + Ability to analyze large amounts of data, decipher items relevant to the development unit covered, and determine corresponding risk + Ability to work as part of a team, and also independently under own supervision + Possess the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with various levels of management + Ability to coordinate/manage initiatives from end-to-end with minor supervision + Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office with Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills + Strong affinity to manage Control practices demonstrating a pragmatic risk-based approach + Industry certifications, such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP would be an advantage. + Bachelor's Degree Required **Competencies:** + Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives for complex projects through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry standards. + Consults with users and clients to solve issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards; recommends solutions. + Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment; identifies and communicates risks and impacts. + Provides understanding of business analysis concepts and principles and a basic knowledge of concepts and principles in other technology areas. + Applies comprehensive understanding of how multiple areas collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives. + Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations. + Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success. ----- Grade :All Job Level - All Job FunctionsAll Job Level - All Job Functions - GB ----- Time Type :Full time ----- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity CLICK HERE at . To view the "EEO is the Law" poster CLICK HERE at . To view the EEO is the Law Supplement CLICK HERE at . To view