IT Project Senior Group Manager - Director

Citigroup Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

The Regulatory Execution and Closure Oversight role will be responsible for overseeing successfully delivery Regulatory Critical Business Milestones, Scoping Documents, Standards and responses to Regulatory queries for Article V of Consent Order. In-depth understanding of how Article V contributes to achieving Citi’s objective of bringing enterprise data under governance, building out effective data controls and exception management process around our data to support complete, accurate and timely reporting. A good understanding of the industry, direct competitors' approaches, is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. Accountable for end results, budgeting, planning, policy formulation and contribution to future strategy of the area(s).

Responsibilities:

• Develop a team of professionals who will understand the expectations for milestone and RBCM closure and are able to work with the owners as trusted advisors. Work with the senior management responsible for delivery of key Consent Order commitments to ensure actions and controls are effectively designed and operating effectively.
• Ensure CO projects are defined, tracked and communicated.
• Partner with IT and business leadership and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities and prioritize support to deliver greatest value to the business.
• Manage people, budget, policy formulation and leadership of project strategy for area of responsibility.
• Evaluate direct staff performance and make decisions on pay increases, hiring, terminations and other personnel actions.
• Provide evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draw on diverse range of internal and external sources.
• Influence and negotiate with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate with external parties.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup.
• Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, oversight of RBCM execution and closure, Scoping documents for Commitments at a gap and romanette level, supporting authoring standards and procedures and helping respond to queries from Regulators on Article V.
• Coordinate with BFQC, TLQC and IA (assurance functions) to ensure all RBCMs pass reviews.
• Raise concerns or potential failure points early and escalate any issue that may cause the milestone or RBCM to fail validation.

Qualifications:

• Audit experience.
• Relevant experience in a related technology role with commensurate people management experience.
• Relevant technology process or technology controls experience.
• Proven record of multi-tasking and managing projects to tight timelines.
• Ability to review processes and documentation and identify issues.
• Working knowledge of the industry and competitors’ products and services.
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and development skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

What we’ll provide you:

By joining Citi, 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:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance.
• 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.

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Job Family Group: Technology

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Job Family: Technology Project Management

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Time Type: Full time

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