Business Risk and Control Officer, VP

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Ontario, Canada ⋅ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

About the team

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing Global team in as part of Citi’s Services’ Controls organization.  The controls organization is part of Services’ 1st line of defense and covers both TTS (Treasury and Trade Solutions) and (SS) Securities Services.  The business is currently on a comprehensive, multi-year transformation program to standardize, simplify and identify opportunities for thematic risk reduction across its risk self-assessment (MCA - Manager’s Control Assessment) practices. 

About the role

This is a Vice President (C13) with the mandate to create or uplift and enhance existing key controls, and design robust monitoring and testing requirements.  The role is expected to work closely with stakeholders across Services (product, operations and technology) and partner with other teams for execution.  5 years or more expertise required in risk management, process re-reengining, control redesign and a deep knowledge in financial products is a must.

Key Responsibilities

  • TTS NAM cluster responsibility to review & redesign in scope Controls & monitoring in compliance with the Citi Operational Risk Policy, procedural requirements and monitoring methodologies

  • Identify and redesign processes and key controls with a focus on automation.

  • Work with the Controls Hub team to ensure effective monitoring.

  • Act as a key resource for TTS Control Owners to advise and support on the effective design and implementation of key risk management and control remediations

  • Serve as a key contributor to Service’s delivery of required Controls uplift.

  • Support management in the review and challenge process on the effective design and management of controls to mitigate risks

Knowledge/ Experience:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.

  • 5+ years expertise in Compliance, Operational Risk Management, Legal or other control related function within Financial Services sector.

  • Deep understanding of treasury, trade, payments, custody, lending, funds or agency/trust products preferred with a focus on Risk and Controls

  • Proven record in process re-engineering and/or control redesign/uplift

  • Excellent business acumen, and ability to quickly understand multiple areas within a function and across functions, and how they interact in order to achieve the objective of the processes.

Competencies:

  • Ability to work effectively and drive results with a virtual global team.

  • Strong track record of effectively assessing and managing competing priorities to deliver high quality and timely work.

  • Comfortable navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations.

  • Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills.

  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills and be an advanced user of MS PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and Project.

Developmental Value:

  • 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 role is based in the NAM cluster, and will entail developing relationships and working with senior stakeholders across multiple countries, products, and control functions.

  • The opportunity to learn about & improve Citi’s key Risk and Control processes across multiple financial products.

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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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