Citi Group VP / Operations Risk Control Officer 

United States, Florida, Tampa 

825564786

The individual must have an in-depth understanding of Operational Risk management and a good understanding of the financial industry. The role requires thorough understanding of the strategic direction of the function, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas.

Excellent communication skills are a must in order to articulate internally issues, action plans, etc., often

at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Help contribute to governance and the facilitation of the execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA, i.e. Risk & Control Self-Assessment) as required by the MCA Standard including the assessment and appropriate approval of risk associated with business changes.

• Support teams in the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management Policy, Lesson Learned Policy and Control Inventory.

• Assist in performing a detailed analysis on the identification of issue root cause, partnering with control and process owners to recommendations holistic corrective actions and improvements, provide check and challenge to ensure appropriate escalation in according with Issue Management and Escalation Policies.

• Help contribute to the Lessons Learned Policy, including monitoring of control breaches and dissemination and learnings across other business units for process improvement to limit the occurrence of similar future events and where similar risk exposure might exist.

• Support the review and challenge process, within the FLUs, on the effective design and management of controls to mitigate risks as required by the Control Standards, including implementation and operation, conducting the control monitoring, handling deficiencies, and escalating issues for resolution.

• Help contribute to the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of the MCA through controls prior to the execution of a process (QC).

• Assist in the monitoring of the adherence to the MCA Standard through controls after the execution of a process (QA).

• Support in dealing with Operational and Compliance Risk in accordance with established Policy requirements.

• Assist in performing a detailed analysis to identify, assess, escalate, and manage risk exposures across Risk Categories (Operational Compliance, Strategic, Reputational, etc), including material, emerging and concentration risks in accordance with enterprise Policies and the establishment of Key Indicators to monitor risk exposures.

• Assist in supporting Risk Appetite and monitor / assess exposures against this in accordance with enterprise requirements (if applicable).

• Be part of the process to identify, assess, record and response to Operational and Compliance Risk events, ensuring these are captured accurately, timely and in accordance with requirements.

• Help ensure that adequate governance and training are in place to support management of Risk profiles.

• Contribute to the risks associated with New Activities and changes to the Business, ensuring these are well understood and adequately controlled (if applicable).

• Support operational risk scenario analysis and stress testing for Operational Risk Capital requirements.

• Support with risk and control assessments or coordination for programs within various risk stripes and ensure sufficient subject matter expertise exists to enable management of these risks within the Business (e.g. third party, fraud, sanctions etc) (if applicable).

• Support with standards and procedures that conform to enterprise requirements and support sound operational and compliance risk management.

• Apply knowledge of the business, products or services to identify and implement control points and processes throughout the business.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6 to 9 years of relevant experience

• 5+ years experience in Risk & Controls, preferably in financial services;

• Experience with balance sheet controls

• Experience managing large projects in complex operational environments.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional organization.

• Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical actions. Proven track record and accountability in making quick decision that have an immediate impact on business financials.

• Demonstrated understanding of business procedures, financial services, control and regulatory industry knowledge.

• Excellent communication skills required in order to facilitate reviews with senior stakeholders and control partners.

• Effective organizational influencing skills required.

• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree Degree in Accounting is preferred.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

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