Controls Strategy & Innovation – Innovation & Process Automation- VP

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in communication, collaboration and visualization to the Controls & Regulatory Management 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

We are seeking a forward-thinking, execution-focused VP to lead innovation, automation, and simplification in our Controls Strategy & Innovation team. This role is central to how we modernize the way we work – delivering real, measurable impact through process automation, AI use cases, and practical redesign of workflows and handoffs.

This role will focus on end-to-end operational process improvements, helping us eliminate friction, reduce manual effort, and scale what works. Youll also help translate ideas into clear visuals and proposals, supporting leaderships decision-making.

What youll do

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at simplifying complex processes, delivering scalable solutions, and bringing structure to fast-moving, high-impact work.

Processing Automation & AI: Own the pipeline for process improvement ideas, partnering with teams to identify opportunities, design solutions, and implement automation or AIInnovation Intake & Governance: Launch and manage a clear intake process to prioritize, track, and scale innovation opportunitiesSimplification: Rethink how our team operates, eliminating handoffs and duplicationsExecution Support: Partner with other team leads to ensure automation and simplification align with broader team prioritiesPresentation & Communication: Create clear, simple, and visual PowerPoint updates that showcase innovation progress and highlight the impactStakeholder Alignment: Collaborate across teams to ensure change is practical and tied to measurable results

What well need from you

Experience leading operational transformation, automation, or innovation effortsFamiliarity with process design, AI use cases or workflow toolsStrong problem-solving mindset: able to identify root causes and design practical solutionsExcellent communication and PowerPoint storytelling skills: able to clearly show impact and next stepsStrategic thinker who also executes

What we can offer you

This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of and strong relationships throughout the Markets Controls organization. Every day there will be new challenges that will help you develop skills that can drive your career.

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 tenureA discretional annual performance related bonusPrivate medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstancesEmployee Assistance ProgramPension PlanPaid Parental LeaveSpecial discounts for employees, family, and friendsAccess 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.

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Business Risk & Control

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Time Type:

Full time

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