ICRM Controls: Control Assessment Team Leader - SVP
The Second Line of Defense (2LoD) Testing Utility (STU), aligned to Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) and Independent Risk Management (IRM), is responsible for assessing and testing Key Controls that are designed and executed by 2LOD teams. This job posting is specific to ICRM coverage.
The ICRM Controls Testing Team Leader is a strategic and execution-oriented management position that reports to the ICRM Control Risk Assessment and Control Design (RACD) Head. This role is accountable for the design assessment of ) Key Controls, 2) Monitoring Tools, and 3) Testing tools, as well as exception management and Control Owner relationship management. This role is accountable for the coverage of one of the following ICRM areas: 1) CBNA, Banking and International, 2) Financial Crimes (AML, Bribery, and Sanctions), 3) Product / Function Compliance and Office of Fair Lending & Privacy, or 4) Compliance Programs / ICRM CAO.
The ICRM Controls Testing Team Leader manages a team of up to 7 ICRM Controls Design Assessment officers who are accountable for performing the design assessments listed above. The position closely follows the latest trends in controls assessment & testing and keeps abreast of the Compliance industry. This position works closely with various stakeholders and senior managers at the Director or Managing Director levels.
This dynamic role, with broad Compliance exposure, requires a solutions mindset with excellent management and communication skills to guide and negotiate, often at a senior level, to achieve both regulatory and ICRM's strategic objectives. The role requires a degree of responsibility over technical strategy, resource management and ensuring operational efficiency objectives are met.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement a holistic assessment coverage plan for their area of responsibility, ensuring timely design assessments for key controls, their monitoring tools and testing tools.
Lead a team to execute the design assessment coverage.
Execution of design assessments for key controls, their monitoring tools and testing tools.
Design testing tools that will be executed by the 2LOD testing utility.
Exception management resulting from both design assessments and operational effectiveness testing.
Communication of insights and assessment results to senior stakeholders.
2nd and 3rd line of defense engagement (e.g. Internal Audit).
Resource management including forecasting and training for the team.
Develop and lead quality check and credible challenge routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, operating guides for owned activities.
Support 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.
Maintain relationships and drive accountability of control assessment outcomes and success with partners and stakeholders to achieve regulatory and business strategic objectives.
Qualifications:
10+ years relevant experience; Internal Audit or other controls testing group covering a Compliance function is required.
Experience in a Compliance function at a Global Bank or Financial institution preferred.
Subject matter expertise in a Compliance discipline (e.g., AML, Sanctions, surveillance, product/function oversight, etc.).
Subject matter expertise for Controls design, execution and/or control testing.
Expert-level understanding of Internal Controls and/or risk and control self-assessment programs, frameworks, and processes.
Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.
Requires strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others in a matrixed environment.
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/Universitydegree in Finance, Master's degree preferred.
CA, CPA, ACA or CIA preferred
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Business Risk & Control------------------------------------------------------
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:
Dec 12, 2024------------------------------------------------------
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