Strategic Regulatory Governance & Controls Specialist

Regulatory Governance Specialist Apply (opens in new window) Job Req Id: 26963306 Location(s): Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom Job Type: Hybrid Posted: May. 20, 2026 Discover your future at Citi Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact. Job Overview Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in risk and control, communication, and innovative thinking, to Citi's Markets COO Regulatory Controls team. 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 The Regulatory Controls team is a centralised unit within the Controls and Reg Management organisation and part of the Markets COO organisation. The team oversees regulatory functions with a vision to establish a best-in-class regulatory control framework. This framework prioritises risk reduction, process improvement, and ensures consistency and transparency across all regulatory matters impacting Global Markets Operations. With presence in Mumbai, London, Belfast, New York, New Jersey, Buffalo, and Houston, the team's remit is extensive. Key responsibilities include defining regulatory reporting strategy, overseeing the implementation of regulatory standards, conducting risk-based Quality Assurance reviews to identify and remediate gaps, continuous monitoring of regulatory control exceptions, and providing Middle Office Regulatory Transaction Oversight. This team plays a critical role in maintaining robust regulatory compliance and operational excellence across multiple jurisdictions. What you’ll do You will be an integral part of the Regulatory Governance team, contributing to initiatives designed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations across Markets Operations. Key responsibilities include: Co-ordinate and run new regulations impact assessments. Aid adoption of regulatory framework governance across teams in Markets Operations. Produce management reporting on regulatory issues as needed. Co-ordinate responses for regulatory exams/audits. Collate information for governance committees and forums. Partner with stakeholders to establish robust regulatory controls. Maintain role assignments in Citi Risk and Controls for regulatory assessments. Drive standardization of controls across regions and teams. Analyse risk metrics for trends and lessons learned. Articulate solutions for digitisation, automation, and low-code processing. What we’ll need from you You will have adept communication skills, a strong risk and control mindset, and a self-starting, proactive approach to their work. BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience. Strong risk management and control mindset with experience in risk and control or governance roles preferable. Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and articulate complex information clearly and effectively. A proactive and curious self-starter, eager to take initiative, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic environment. Strong awareness of external and internal best practice perspectives. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a complex organization by understanding diverse stakeholder goals. What we can offer you You will thrive within a highly collaborative and supportive team environment that values mutual respect and professional growth, offering a positive atmosphere to contribute and develop. We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. 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: Controls Governance & Oversight ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Most Relevant Skills Analytical Thinking, Assurance Strategy, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Policy and Procedure, Risk Remediation, Stakeholder Management. ------------------------------------------------------ Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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