Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in risk and control, testing and stakeholder management to Citi’s Central Controls Team.
By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.
Team/Role Overview
The Banking Control Testing Utility is responsible for assessing the adequacy of Controls, Monitoring and Testing Tools that are designed and executed by the Banking business teams.
This position reports to the Banking Control Assessment & Testing Head, within the COO’s Controls Testing Utility. It is a strategic- and execution-oriented management position that is accountable for operational controls performance assessment and assurance for Banking controls as well as monitoring and testing tools. This includes the design and execution of control assessment processes, results reporting, and insight sharing related to the above scope of controls assurance activities. The role is focused on Banking controls to manage Compliance and Operational Risks but will operate as part of a team responsible for control assessment and assurance of all other Banking controls and controls owned by the Banking business segment.
What you’ll do
* Supports the Banking Controls Testing Utility by leading a team responsible for assessing control design, designing control assessment tools and developing control assessment procedures.
* Carries key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by influencing the design of the quality review process, defining the work plan, and resolving escalations.
* Performs decision-making of control assessment design activity, which includes approving/signing-off, undertaking escalations, and owning Internal Audit and issue management related actions.
* Handles control assessment interactions with senior managers at Director or Managing Director levels.
* Maintains relationships and drives accountability with partners and stakeholders to drive control assessment success in support of the business's strategy.
* Oversees the application of operational risk policies, technology and tools, and governance processes to create lasting solutions for detecting unmitigated risks arising from failed internal processes and inadequate controls.
* Approves assessment procedures in Confluence and is responsible for delivering relevant procedures to Internal Audit reviews and issue remediation.
* Helps driving continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment testing.
* Sets ambitious and measurable control testing goals for self and teams that align to business strategy.
* Supports other relevant work efforts of department where needed and as directed by their manager.
What we’ll need from you
* Relevant experience in Risk and Control, including direct or indirect managerial experience.
* Experience managing Compliance and Operational Risks in a first line role, or experience in a second- or third-line assurance or testing role.
* Experienced in Banking products and distribution channels.
* Subject matter expert on controls design, execution and/or control testing.
* Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.
* Effective communication, written and presentation skills.
* Outstanding people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others and foster a sense of collaboration.
* Demonstrated analytical ability; asks insightful questions and draws meaningful conclusions.
* Independent thinker and able to provide value-adding credible challenge to businesses/functions.
* Proficient in developing new ideas to mitigate risk and improve current processes.
* Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level.
* University degree preferred.
What we can offer you
This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of risk and control in a fast-growing Central Controls team. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career.
By joining Citi UK, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model but also receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you and your family.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
Job Family Group: Risk Management
Job Family: Business Risk & Control
Time Type: Full time
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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