UK Corporate Chain Controller, Director

Posted 20 hours 53 minutes ago by Citigroup Inc.

Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

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 Citi's Finance 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 Reporting team within Finance is responsible for preparation of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly returns to Central Banks and other policymakers.

The UK Corporate Chain Controller is a senior professional managing a team with responsibility of Prudential, Statistical and Statutory returns for the UK's Broker-Dealer and Corporate Chain entities (non-bank). Returns include those submitted to the Prudential Regulation Authority ("PRA"), the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") and the submission of Financial Statements to the Companies House in compliance with the Company's Act within the UK. They are also accountable for additional regulatory returns submitted to US regulators the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") and Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC").

What you'll do

  • Ensuring correct application of relevant accounting principles and compliance with statutory audit requirements.
  • Lead and manage the UK Corporate chain team.
  • Oversight over UK Prudential and Statistical returns, including Common Reporting ("COREP") for CGML, to local and overseas regulators.
  • Effective management and oversight of any new or amended regulations with respect to Prudential, Statistical and Statutory returns and daily monitoring, with particular focus on the implementation of CRR 3.
  • To be the Controller senior stakeholder as part of the UK Senior management.
  • Ensure the annual management report, including climate risk related disclosures, are compliant with the Companies Act and International Accounting Standards as adopted in the UK.
  • Manage the external audit engagement for annual financial statements.
  • On-going oversight of monitoring and reporting of Daily Capital Adequacy for the UK Broker Dealer, Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("CGML").
  • Coordination of responses to regulatory queries relating to financial reporting.
  • Review and challenge financial activity through the New Activity Approval process and Permitted Product Lists for in-scope legal entities where required.
  • Effective challenge and oversight of any proposed dividend distributions.
  • Identify and manage risks as appropriate including day-to-day management of the relevant Management Control Assessment ("MCA") process.
  • Oversight and management of key programmes/initiatives impacting financial reporting.
  • Review and challenge the legal entity financials, ensuring that expenses including transfer pricing are correctly attributed and are booked to the right entity.

What we'll need from you

  • Subject matter expert for UK and US GAAP, as well as a proficiency in UK CRR, demonstrating technical experience in these areas.
  • Experience in people management.
  • Previous supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to work across functional areas.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
  • Master's degree preferred.

What we can offer you

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 London, 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 Programme.
  • 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 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.

Job Family Group: Finance

Job Family: Financial Reporting

Time Type: Full time

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