Citi Group Compliance Testing Officer - VP Wealth 

Singapore, Singapore 

708884652

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team asVice President, Compliance Testing Officer - VP Wealth - Hybrid(Internal Job Title: Compliance Testing Officer - C13) based in Singapore.Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Testing (CT) Plan.
• Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned region in accordance with CT Plan.
• Analyzing and documenting report findings and having preliminary discussions with corresponding control/process owners.
• Assisting with development of Compliance Testing Risk Assessments, Monitoring Monthly, and Quarterly Summaries and the development and enhancement of the Compliance Testing Methodologies and Standards for auditing, testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Utilizing innovative compliance testing solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities.
• Developing effective relationships within CT function and with other stakeholders including Business process owners and Internal Audit function.
• Identifying industry best practices and share insight with the CT teams on a regular basis.
• Informing CT management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action.
• Identifying compliance training resources and tools available centrally to support country/business compliance programs training and research needs.
• Additional duties as assigned. Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular 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.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 6-10 years of experience in Financial Services Industry, particularly wealth advisory and retail investments.
• Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing reviews and regulatory issue validation activities
• Knowledge and extensive experience with auditing principles including audit planning, risk assessments, development of risks and controls matrices, processes and controls design assessments, controls effectiveness testing, transactional access segregation of duties, transactional testing, surveillance systems, and reporting activities.
• Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies and private banking related requirements.
• Understanding of rules, laws, and regulations, and specific regulatory requirements within the Singapore/Hong Kong. securities framework to include MAS/HKMA, et al.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Wealth businesses including retail brokerage and private banking. Investment Advisory and Insurance background a plus as are securities licenses.
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills in interacting with non-executives and executive management across a number of business lines and control functions
• Strong interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with stakeholders with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organization.
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and “no surprises” approach in communicating issues, and strength in sustaining independent views.
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel.
• Education:
• Bachelor's/Universitydegree, Master's degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; experience in area of focus; Advanced degree a plus.
• Financial services or banking industrycredentials/certifications(CFE, ACAMS. CRCM, etc.) a plus

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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