Citi Group Business Risk Control Senior Officer - London 

United Kingdom, England, London 

974268075

Responsibilities:

• Design and execution of control testing work plan and quality review process of Control testing design and approval.
• Control design & Tool assessments.
• Testing procedure development and approval
• Exception management, issue remediation and escalations
• 2nd and 3rd line of defense engagement (e.g. Internal Audit)
• Leading a team responsible for assessing Finance control design, Control Testing tools, developing Control Testing Procedures, Control testing transitioning to centralized testing units, dispositioning exceptions, and developing and communicate insights to Finance Stakeholders.
• Resource management including forecasting, controls test transitioning and training for team.
• Represents Finance Control Testing in Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and at senior management meetings, contributing to forum/meeting materials as required.
• Develop and drives quality check and credible challenge routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, operating guides for owned activities and control testing.
• Supports and mentor team members on topics ranging from testing design & execution, control testing platforms and automation.
• Contribute to driving continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness and quality of Control design assessment and controls testing.
• Maintains relationships and drives accountability of control testing outcomes and success with partners and stakeholders to achieve regulatory and business strategic objectives.
• 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 well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• Significant relevant experience in Risk & Control roles and direct management experience.
• Experience in a finance function at a Global Bank or Financial institution preferred (e.g. Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Regulatory Reporting).
• Good understanding of Financial Products and Services.
• Subject matter expert of Controls design, execution and/or control testing.
• Expert-level understanding Internal Controls and MCA (Managers Control Assessment) frameworks and processes.
• Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.
• Experience of Testing tools / harnesses and ability to use Business Intelligence software.
• Requires strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others in a matrixed environment.
• Outstanding people and relationship management skills ensuring collaboration with key partners and stakeholders.
• Independent thinker and able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Ability to work effectively with team members, partners, and stakeholders virtually and across different geographies and time zones.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or alternative in Finance, Master's degree or alternative preferred.
• Professional accounting qualifications preferred.

Time Type:

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