VP, Finance CRO CAO Team - Internal Controls, Monitoring & Testing (Hybrid)

VP, Finance CRO CAO Team - Internal Controls, Monitoring & Testing (Hybrid)

The Finance Chief Risk Office (CRO) team provides risk management oversight of the Finance function, including effective risk challenge and mitigation of risk for capital, liquidity and interest rate risks, Treasury investments, and private equity investments, and ensures compliance with all risk-related regulatory requirements. The Finance CRO Chief Administrative Office (CAO) team is responsible for execution, governance, and control oversight of Finance CRO, including regulatory and audit communications; policies, supporting standards and procedures, and training; reporting to Board and committees; internal controls; and employee engagement across the Finance CRO organization.

Regulatory & Audit Interactions and Controls team provides support with identification and resolution of issues promptly by continuously assessing and enhancing controls across FCRO. To strengthen the control environment the team provides ongoing oversight, guidance, challenge as an independent Appropriate Party and support for effective Manager's Control Assessment (MCA).

Key Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of a comprehensive and robust Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA), and the execution of control activities thus improving identification and remediation of significant control issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the assessment of outcomes from control activities and processes against conformance with applicable requirements to strengthen risk management quality.  Support with Control Design Assessments (CDAs), Monitoring Design Assessments (MDAs) and Testing Design Assessments (TDAs)
• Drive with the development and execution of Monitoring and Testing, across various tool types (e.g. Inspection, Re-performance, etc.)
• Monitor the new KRI/KPI Metrics and create data analytics dashboards to track metrics and progress, escalating to senior management as required.
• Drive with identifying controls enhancements such as automation, standardization and rationalization including transformation execution activities.
• Drive the continuous review, monitoring, and improvement of control processes and streamline control design to ensure consistency across Finance CRO.
• Understand the drivers behind control performance and facilitate standardization of Processes, Risks, Controls and Monitoring Tools (PRCM) within the team.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members. Coordinate collation and production of materials for relevant governance forums.
• Build a strong understanding of core controls platforms, including, but not limited to MCA and Integrated Corrective Action Plan System (iCAPS).

This role will provide the candidate with the opportunity to develop solid understanding of the Finance CRO organization, to contribute to the definition and roll-out of solutions aimed at mitigating operational risk, and to build relationships with key stakeholders in regional and functional units.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years or relevant experience in financial services industry.
• Risk, Finance, Operational Risk, Controls experience preferred.  Project Management experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Citi’s MCA and iCAPS is highly preferred.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal and people management skills and ability to interact with all levels of management particularly at the Director and Managing Director level.
• Excellent planning and task management skills; ability to see the bigger picture as well as maintain strong focus on day-to-day execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness, and ability to work across all levels of organization.
• Ability to influence teams, with non-direct reporting lines, including teams comprised of senior managers.
• Quick learner, with ability to understand complex requirements and translate into clear and simple guidance for the business.
• Methodical and proactive thinker with strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Proven time and task management skills with the ability to multi-task effectively and promptly.
• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint .

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or a technical discipline.
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

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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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