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Citigroup Benefits Governance & Initiatives, EMEA in Belfast, United Kingdom

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and passion to Citi’s International Benefits Governance team and be part of our Global Rewards 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. You will join other Rewards professionals to deliver world-class experiences to our employees in close to one hundred countries.

Team/Role Overview

This role is on the International Benefits Governance team with a geographic focus of Europe, Middle East, and Africa . The incumbent is also expected to lead and support global initiatives in benefits governance, in collaboration with internal and external partners including Benefits product teams, Risk & Control teams, Benefits Implementation & Communication team, and consulting firms etc.

What you’ll do

  • Maintain an up-to-date inventory of legislative requirements impacting Citi employee benefits plans in EMEA, assisted by external consultants.

  • Actively partner with Benefits Product teams to identify risks, controls, and monitoring activities associated with each requirement to ensure our program design, delivery, and governance practice are compliant with legislations and regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor legislative developments in EMEA, understand the impacts of legislative changes on program designs and existing processes. Engage internal partners to plan actions towards compliance within defined timeline.

  • Partner with in-business Risk & Control teams, assist Benefits Product teams to identify and document compliance gaps / issues, develop corrective action plans, and escalate as needed to drive towards solutions or risk exception approvals.

  • Partner with EMEA CHROs, Benefits Delivery teams, Finance teams etc. to drive local governance related actions and deliverables.

  • Thrive to become the subject matter expert in EMEA regulatory governance through self-learning and learning from with others.

The incumbent will also:

  • Lead and / or participate in global projects initiated by the team, including the creation and maintenance of Global Benefits Philosophy & Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures, benchmarking of benefits offerings, market competitive analysis, etc.

  • Collaborate with others on the team to ensure consistency in our approach to governance across geographies and provide backup for each other as needed.

  • Represent International Benefits Governance team, act as the subject matter expert on projects led by other functions and teams.

What we’ll need from you

  • Progressive experience in Employee Benefits Administration, Human Resources Management, and / or Risk and Control functions overseeing Benefits / HR compliance, preferably in banking or similar highly regulated industries. Experience with / exposure to EMEA Benefits / HR is an asset.

  • At a minimum, university education with a focus in Business Administration / HR/Legal studies or related disciplines.

  • Strong risk and control mindset.

  • Analytical, process & result-oriented, strong problem-solving skills.

  • Team player and capable of influencing others without supervisory responsibilities.

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 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:

Human Resources


Job Family:

Compensation & Benefits


Time Type:

Full time


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