Citi Group International Controllers Risks Controls Issue 

Malaysia, Penang, George Town 

642747109

Vice President – International Controllers Risks and Controls (Issue Management)

The mission of the team is to:

• Serve as trusted control advisors who promote and assist in embedding strong internal controls over financial reporting, regulatory reporting across International Controllers, and is involved in corporate level control programs such as SOX, COSO & MCA;

• Drive International Controllers governance and ensure adherence to corporate wide Citi policies and standards for Finance;

• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful control analytics to ensure proper attention to

remediation efforts and to strengthen the control environment.

What you’ll do:

• This role will focus on Issue Management activities across all the countries within the International Controllers in line with Citi Global standards, policies and procedures. The person will be working and support driving robust Governance structure across International Controllers Risks and Controls, particularly ensuring timely remediation and risk mitigation for the issues identified;

• Maintain strong working relationships with Control Leads as well as the second/third lines of defense and support stakeholders in remediation of regulatory and internal audit issues;

• Quality coordination for the issues within International Controller by reviewing and challenging new issues;

• Provide support for remediation of the issues by pre-validating the remedial actions implemented. Timely escalate any gaps identified;

• Support delivering trainings to the countries with aim to increase awareness on controls and strengthen control environment;

• Proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating and escalating issues; and strength in sustaining independent views;

• Complete additionally any other tasks/ ad-hoc controls projects in connection with the role but not detailed in the current job description, changed by the direct manager, supervisor, or the functional head.

What we’ll need from you:

• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferably in a Controls, Risk Management, or Audit function;

• Bachelor’s/University degree required, Master’s degree preferred;

• Internal Audit knowledge gained as a practitioner or in an associated consulting role;

• Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance environment;

• Financial products knowledge is an advantage;

• Good understanding of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control frameworks in leading international organizations;

• CPA or ACCA equivalent is an advantage.

Skill /Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with a range of senior/ junior staff across a number of disciplines and across a wide range of countries;

• Influencing and effective negotiation skills;

• Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency;

• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity;

• Embraces diversity and inclusion;

• Exhibits strong teamwork and Collaboration;

• Displays clear accountability and ownership;

• Highly motivated with advanced analytical & problem-solving abilities;

• Ability to interpret & implement regulatory guidelines & professional standards;

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks within tight deadlines.

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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