About the team

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team in Citi’s Services Treasury & Trade Solutions (TTS) business. The team supports TTS’ Managers Control Assessment (MCA) across multiple Assessment Units. Among other services, the team reporting to this role delivers centralized monitoring / testing of controls’ performance as well as guidance, reporting, and enhancement of controls design, monitoring design, and related activities to business partners.

The role reports to the Centralized Testing and Reporting Team Lead based in New York, NY. This position will be at the Vice President (C13) Level. There is a lot of interest and buy-in to the success of this team across TTS, so the potential for growth in this team and the subsequent opportunities for career development are excellent.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and strategize plans for multiple risk and control programs and MCA projects
• Deliver and ensure timely MCA execution and centralization in accordance with the business strategy, corporate standards, applicable regulations, and MCA Transformation / new testing requirements.
• Keep management aware of program requirements through continuous and open communication, by preparing and hosting working groups forums and identifying escalations
• Drive MCA monitoring/testing, Issue and Operational Risk Event mapping to controls, back testing, control and monitoring design improvements, and related activities and reporting into records systems.
• Apply solid understanding of the risk management standards, and accurate interpretation of policies’ purpose to conduct proper gap analysis on existing activities, risks, controls, and monitoring tools within the Assessment Units.
• Assess and leverage available reporting to identify trends, themes and areas requiring improved controls for stakeholders; ensure that emerging risks identified are socialized and mitigation strategies are in place, producing reports for use of the Countries/Products for quarterly/annual assessments
• Perform reporting of periodic risk metrics with adequate level of details and key messages to relevant forums, Senior Management, and stakeholders.
• Provide progress update with check and challenge opportunity to IBR Leadership team over MCA transitions and transformation efforts.
• Apply solid understanding of risk management standards, and correct interpretation of policies' purpose, as a seasoned professional
• Assess and communicate any overlaps, conflicts, alignment to existing policies, standards and procedures.
• Acts as point of contact for matters concerning MCA activities, transformation, and all other related processes.
• Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, and other related risk and control teams to help in making informed decisions.
• Ensure resource availability to meet the business goals and objectives through capacity analysis and planning.
• Conduct end-to-end reviews of ARCM deployments and applicability to ensure consistency across clusters, including gap identification and remediation.
• Create, implement and/or improve processes through efficiencies/automation.
• Be up to date with all policies and new regulations impacting the business and support the implementation in a timely manner.
• Analyze large data sets in Excel to generate regular and ad-hoc reporting for relevant forums which will be documented and presented to the business and Senior Management.
• Liaise with business and line control officers on any deficiencies or control gaps and ensure appropriate remedial actions are in place where deficiencies are identified.
• Document, implement and execute Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for management of control issues.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Engage and assist with additional workstreams, as required.
• Project Manage / lead initiatives, as required.

Aspiring candidates should have:

• 7-9 years of relevant work experience in Risk in Compliance, Operational Risk, Legal or other control related function within a financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; previous experience managing staff; extensive experience in area of focus as well as working in / managing within a globally dispersed team
• Ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging – both verbal and in writing
• Good interpersonal and relationship management skills to be able to support multiple stakeholders with a ‘can do’ collaboration mentality
• Planning, project management and scheduling skills sufficient to be effective in prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced business environment with a high degree of change and resilience
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and other database systems

What this role offers you

Aside from the competitive benefits that Citi already offers, this role will give you:

• The chance to be part of a flexible team that values its people, encourages ownership of your work, wants to hear your ideas, values diversity and where you can feel confident that you can bring your whole self to work.
• The opportunity to learn about Citi’s key Risk and Control processes.  Risk and Control is a growing focus area in Financial Services and the growth in this area across Citi is rapid at the moment.
• Exposure to Senior leadership across multiple lines of business to demonstrate skills and abilities
• Career development prospects as the team grows in the coming years – we are creating a sustainable team with career pathways for those who demonstrate their contribution to our success.

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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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Primary Location:

Tampa Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$103,920.00 - $155,880.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Oct 09, 2024

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