Citi Group Markets Valuation Controllers Risks Controls 

Hungary 

496948990

Markets and Valuation Controllers Risks and Controls (Audit & Issue Management) Senior Analyst

Markets Controllers is a specialized area within the Controllers discipline and is principally associated with the Markets Business. The team’s mission is to ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of Citi’s books and records. Responsibilities include product line revenue and balance sheet validation, expense analysis and reporting.

VCG is part of Controllers (within Finance) and is designated as an Enterprise Support function, reporting into the Citi Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. VCG is an independent control function who verify that the valuations produced by the Front-Line Units are reasonable and in accordance applicable with fair value standards.

The mission of the team is to:

• Serve as trusted control advisors who promote and assist in embedding strong internal controls over financial reporting including disclosures, and is involved in corporate level control programs such as SOX, COSO & MCA;
• Drive 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.

Responsibilities:

• This role will focus on Audit Engagement and Issue Management activities in line with Citi Global standards, policies, and procedures. The person will be working and support driving robust Governance structure across MC/VCG 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 defence and support stakeholders in remediation of regulatory and internal audit issues;
• Quality coordination for the issues within MC/VCG 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;
• Participate in the conformance testing program based on risk and emerging topics to ensure accurate self-evaluation of the control environment and the development of value-adding remediation plans.
• Support IA reviews to ensure effective audit coordination, driving factual accuracy of findings independently and managing conflicts. Also ensure that appropriate IA CAPs are raised, and the issue ownerships are right placed
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the Controllers CAO function with a focus on driving change through innovation.
• Support delivering trainings to the teams 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;

Ideal background:

• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferably in a Controls, Risk Management, or Audit function;
• Bachelor’s/University degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• Good command of spoken and written English;
• Internal Audit knowledge gained as a practitioner or in an associated consulting role;
• Exposure in product and valuation controller activities will be preferred.
• 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.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Influencing and effective negotiation skills;
• Ability to analyse a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency;
• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity;
• Ability to interpret & implement regulatory guidelines & professional standards;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks within tight deadlines.

• Competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits:
  • Cafeteria Program
  • Home Office Allowance - for colleagues working in hybrid work model
  • Paid Parental Leave Program - maternity leave 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 colleagues’ in managing work - life balance
• Continuous career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
• Inclusive and friendly corporate culture
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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