Director, Risk Governance (Hybrid)

The Risk Governance Director leads a team responsible for (i) managing the Citigroup and Citibank N.A. Risk Committees at the management and Board levels; (ii) overseeing and maintaining the Risk Governance Committee Standard and supporting procedures, controls, and training; and (iii) reviewing and improving governance practices for Risk Governance Committees across in adherence to Citi’s Policies, Standards and Procedures.

This position reports to the Head of Risk Governance and Chief of Staff to the Citigroup CRO, which sits under the Risk Chief Administrative Office (CAO).  The role provides a unique vantage point to gain an enterprise-wide perspective and deeper understanding of the material risks across the firm. In addition, the role provides the opportunity to work closely with the Risk Leadership Team, Citigroup Executive Management Team, as well as various business and function stakeholders.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage diverse and remote teams of managers and/or senior professionals by providing strong leadership and direction.
• Oversee the review and update of the Risk Governance Committee standards and procedures to ensure they are effective and comply with Citi Policies and regulatory requirements. 
• Responsible for providing regular updates related to Risk Governance to senior management and the Board to meet reporting expectations. 
• Manage the operations of the parent-level Risk governance committees, which includes agendas setting, stakeholder communications, material development, working to improving alignment and coordination across all Risk committees, demonstrating robust escalation and corporate governance processes.
• Oversee and monitor governance responsibilities for the GRMC, CBNA RC, and Board RMCs, track coverage of top risks and oversee follow-up items
• Interact and communicate with senior management to identify key topics of interest to bring to the GRMC, CBNA RC, and/or Board RMCs 
• Advise internal stakeholders on presentation materials submitted to ensure effective, appropriate and accurate communications
• Responsible for timely updates to committee secretary, and co-chairs as appropriate, to facilitate effective decision-making and ensure that committee activities align with organizational goals and governance standards. 
• Drive high priority strategic/regulatory ad hoc projects for the Risk Governance Committee function across their lifecycle by identifying and structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change
• Develop strong working relationships and effectively partner with key stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization (business & functions) to accomplish goals
• Help define improved Risk Governance Committee controls in line with expanded Manager Control Assessment expectations, which will require ongoing execution and monitoring
• Lead Internal Audit (IA) activities for risk governance and support regulatory validation activities tied to transformation requirements 
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, new regulations, and internal policy changes.
• Perform ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Risk Management function with a bank, Financial Services consulting, or regulatory body.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for Risk Governance and Corporate Governance including Regulation YY and Heightened Standards.
• Experience in managing and driving senior governance forums.
• Experience managing diverse and remote teams.
• Excellent executive presence with success influencing, facilitating, and partnering at these levels
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Superior writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and policy interpretations through concise and clear messaging
• Excellent complex problem solving, organizational, and time management skills. Previous experience in project management a plus.
• High attention to detail, proactive, proven ability to drive results, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and pick up business knowledge
• High proficiency in MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams)

Education

• Bachelor's/University degree in a finance, business, or a technical discipline
• MBA or other advance degree desired

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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