International Controllers - Risk and Control Lead Analyst (Manager’s Control Assessment)

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Finance Controllers Risk and Controls team. Shape your career with Citi in Hungary.

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 International Finance Controllers - Risk & Control (R&C) team is a Global team that drives factor in delivering robust and consistent design, monitoring and governance of the control framework across International Finance Controllers. With responsibility for Risk and Control activities including Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA), Audit Engagement, Issue Management, Trainings and Communication. The team enables the International Finance Controllers organization to execute on Citi Finance Vision and Strategy. Our people make all the difference in our success.

The International Finance Controllers - Risk & Control team is led by International Finance Controllers Risk & Control Head reporting into Global Controllers CAO and International Controller. The International Finance Controllers R&C team resources are subject matter specialist who support all streams of Finance: Legal Entity Management; Regulatory Reporting (across ~90 countries in International), Citi Solution Centre (CSC), Accounting Policy, and operates through key strategic locations in London, Mumbai, Heredia, Dublin, Budapest, Manila and Dubai.

The mission of the team is to:

• Serve as trusted control advisors who promote and assist in embedding strong internal controls over financial reporting, regulatory reporting across International Controllers, and is involved in corporate level control programs such as SOX, COSO & MCA;

• Drive International Controllers governance and ensure adherence to corporate wide Citi policies and standards for Finance;

• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful control analytics to ensure proper attention to remediation efforts and to strengthen the control environment.

This role will focus on MCA Transformation project and activities across all the countries within the International Controllers in line with Citi Global standards, policies and procedures. The person will be working and support driving robust Governance structure across International Controllers Risks and Controls, particularly ensuring timely delivery of MCA Transformation artifacts;

What you’ll do

• Maintain strong working relationships with Control Leads and support stakeholders in delivery of MCA Transformation project;

• Support MCA Transformation deliverables including oversight of control uplift, creation of updated inherent risk assessments, adoption of Global Process MCA Profiles in Global Assessment Units and any other requirement

• Act as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members on matters of MCA structure, process and procedure.

• Develop and maintain relationships across the business users and Lines of Defense to better understand and deliver customer requirements by responding to changes in the MCA requirements.

• Identify operational risks and effective implement solutions, by performing Pre-Audit Readiness Reviews and Post Mortem Audit reviews.

• Support International Controllers in the Audit Management process.

• Support delivering trainings to the countries with aim to increase awareness on controls and strengthen control environment;

• Proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating and escalating issues; and strength in sustaining independent views.

What we’ll need from you

• 7+ years of experience in the Financial Services industry preferably in a Controls, Risk Management, or Audit function;

• Bachelor’s/University degree required, Master’s degree preferred;

• Internal Audit knowledge gained as a practitioner or in an associated consulting role;

• Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance environment;

• Financial products knowledge is an advantage;

• Good understanding of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control frameworks in leading international organizations;

• Attention to detail and ability to conduct adequate checks and challenge;

• CPA or ACCA equivalent is an advantage;

• Strong communicational skills in English.

What we can offer you

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