EMEA Markets Compliance - VP

Based on the trading floor at Citi’s Dubai office your role will be to provide compliance support and credible challenge to the Middle East, Egypt and Pakistan wholesale markets sales and trading business. Products include FX, interest rate swaps and government bonds whilst transactions range from simple to complex. You’ll be expected to provide compliance advice on queries ranging from simple, quick policy advice such as personal account trading holding periods right up to longer term advice on how the business can set up in a new jurisdiction in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. You’ll need an understanding of how wholesale markets operate and an ability to identify and manage compliance risks including market manipulation, anti-competition, client protection, franchise and regulatory. You must be a self-starter able to complete tasks independently to a high standard, with intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and an ambition to continuously improve the management of compliance risk in your area of responsibility. You’ll report direct to London with a matrix manager in Dubai.

Excited to grow your career?

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Independent Compliance Risk Management - Markets. 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.

Team/Role Overview

This role sits within the Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Markets team, covering the MEEP Markets business. The role holder will serve as a Product Compliance Officer responsible for assisting with internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and deliver a risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite and protects the franchise. In addition, you will engage with other ICRM Product and Function coverage teams in order to partner to develop and apply ICRM program solutions that meet Markets business needs in a manner consistent with the Citi program framework.

This is a fantastic opportunity to cover an interesting business which combines primary and secondary markets activity, based on the trading floor.

What you will do

• Assisting in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class compliance, programs, policies and practices for ICRM.
• Providing guidance on rules and regulations relating to function/business/product operational issues, as well as, providing transactional approvals and interpretation of internal compliance policies.
• Assisting with regulatory inquiries and/or examinations. This may include coordination with regulators and other parties.
• Collaborating with other internal areas including: Legal, Business Management, Operations, Technology, Finance, other Control Functions, and In-Business Risk to address compliance issues which may impact the supported function/business/product.
• Supporting the team in performing timely compliance reviews of new products.
• Assisting in the development and administration of compliance training for the Markets Products business.
• Researching any new/changed rules and implementing policies, procedures or other controls necessary to comply with them.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we will need from you

• Previous experience within a Markets Compliance team.
• Strong knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to both work collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organization
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated knowledge in area of focus
• Relevant certifications desirable

Education

Bachelor’s degree; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in a financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; strong working knowledge of function/business/product supported and the related

operations and financial requirements;

What we can offer you

By joining Citi, you will be part of a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 30 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
• 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 energised 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.

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