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.

The Reference Data Services Group Manager is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.
What you'll do:

• Review and assess impact of regulation changes
• Engage with Operations teams to comply with Citi’s common policies
• Coordinate with senior management to ensure compliance with Managers Control Assessment for the GAU
• Manage complex and highly varying issues with significant potential impact on multiple operations' areas.
• Lead projects, resolves escalated operations' issues and/ or offer solutions at an advanced level, providing strategic direction for departments managed.
• Liaise with multiple Operations teams/departments.
• Serve as analytical and/or procedural expert, representing a unit or team on cross functional processes or project deliverables.
• Stay abreast of the organization's operational procedures and best practices in business strategy and process/quality improvements; using such knowledge to recommend customized business solutions to internal clients.
• Serve as subject matter expert in business, planning and analysis for operations area supported.
• Act as advisor or coach to new or lower level personnel on operational processes/procedures across multiple functions and/or departments.
• Provide in-depth and sophisticated analysis with interpretive thinking to define problems, develop innovative solutions, and streamline operational processes.
• Responsible managing overall resource management and allocation of work for assigned operations area for multiple teams/projects
• Full management responsibility of an Operations department, including management of people, budget and planning.
• Drive end results of an area and exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning.
• Engage in short to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area.
• Manage complex and highly variable issues with substantial departmental/product impact.

What we need from you:

• Experience in Data Ops or Regulatory Operations
• Detailed understanding of control requirements and Citi’s policies
• Exceptional track record in people leadership
• Ability to Influence and negotiate with senior leaders ; ability to communicate with external parties
• Directly impacts the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided service
• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Belfast, 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.Job Family Group:

• Operations
• Services

Job Family:

Reference Data Services:

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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