The Finance Quality Assurance Testing and Validation(QATV)function within the Finance Chief OperatingOffice(COO) organization isresponsible for providing an independent assessment ofkey regulatory and management reports and associated report production processes for completeness,accuracy and conformance to regulatory requirementsand adherence with relevant policies, standards, and procedures with the aim of identifying non-adherence and continuous improvement opportunities.The Business Risk and Controls Senior Office willjoinQATV'sGovernance and Controls teamto manage governance and controls; issue management closure, ensure compliance with Citi Policies, Standards and Procedures; and supportQATV initiatives andobjectives.
The Role and Candidate:
The Business Riskand Controls Senior Officeris accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals.Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interactin order toachieve the objectives of the function.Applies in-depth understanding ofrisk and controlsself-assessment asapplicableto the function;issue management and closure;oversight of procedures and processesdocumentation;and exception management.Excellent communication skills requiredin order tonegotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end resultsand managing risks.Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team, including management of people, budget and planning, performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations.
Key Responsibilities:
Work with Management on governance and the facilitation of the execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA,i.e..Risk& Control Self-Assessment) as required by the MCA Standard including the assessment andappropriate approvalof risk associated with business changes.
Accountable for the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management Policy, Lesson LearnedPolicyand Control Inventory.
Ensure the identification of issue root cause, partnering with control and process owners to recommend holistic corrective actions and improvements, provide check and challenge to ensureappropriate escalationin according with Issue Management and Escalation Policies.
Manage a team ofRisk and Controlsprofessionals, recruit staff, lead professional development, build effective teams, and manage a budget.
Participate in major business initiatives and pro-actively advise andassistthe business on change initiatives, being able to provide challenge and manage complex interdependencies.
Develop andmaintainrelationships with a broad range of key stakeholdersand acrosslines-of-defense(Internal Audit and Independent Risk).
Identifysolutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues,utilizingcomplex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought.
Analyze report findings, and recommend interventions where needed, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
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.
Actively supports theorganizationobjectiveand goals.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in a related role
Strong technical aptitude andproblemsolvingcapabilities,solutionand risk mitigation oriented.
Specific subject matterexpertisewith Issue Management, Risk and Controls Assessment, and Development of Processes and Procedures.
Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management.
Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovativesolutionto complex problems.
Consistentlydemonstratesclear and concise written and verbal communication.
Demonstrated ability toremainunbiased in a diverse working environment.
Effective negotiation skill
Advanced Excelskills with working knowledge of Power BI a plus.
Advanced SharePoint Skills withutilizing Lists,PowerBIand Forms tofacilitateautomation a plus.
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree,Master'sdegree preferred.
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Job Family Group:
Finance------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Management Reporting------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$130,880.00 - $196,320.00
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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jan 17, 2025------------------------------------------------------
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