SVP Business Risk and Control Sr Officer I (Hybrid)

The Business Risk and Control Sr Officer I is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. Typically, a small number of people within the business that provide the same level of expertise. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Primarily affects a sub-function. Responsible for handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project

Responsibilities:

• This role will mainly focus on the oversight and effective management of market risk issues arising from various sources, as well as, leading interactions with Internal Audit.
• The role requires extensive coordination with Market Risk managers globally to obtain and report the status of issues, then independently formulate independent evaluation of status and escalate concerns to senior management in order to drive transparency and accountability. In addition, propose and draft self-identified issues as necessary.
• The individual will be the primary liaison with Internal Audit. Prior to an audit, review relevant processes and documentation to self-identify gaps. During an audit, coordinate, track, and review requests, provide review and challenge of artifacts prior to submission, and finalize new Issue/CAP language and timelines. Subsequent to an audit, partner with issue owners to monitor progress, facilitate closure documentation and artifact collection, and ensure on time remediation.
• The role will provide unique visibility with cross-Risk experience and knowledge. This is a high profile, demanding position which involves significant interaction with senior management and direct involvement in a variety of critical strategic projects within Citi. The role requires a strong understanding of the regulatory environment, the respective business lines and Risk governance. The successful candidate will build an extensive global network across the firm and develop a keen understanding of Global Market Risk processes and controls. 
• 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 and appropriate approval of risk associated with business changes. 

Furthermore:

• Accountable for the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management Policy, Lesson Learned Policy and 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 ensure appropriate escalation in according with Issue Management and Escalation Policies.
• Direct teams in the implementation of the Lessons Learned Policy, including monitoring of control breaches and dissemination and learnings across other business units for process improvement to limit the occurrence of similar future events and where similar risk exposure might exist.
• Assist management in exercising control over Operational and Compliance Risk in accordance with established Policy requirements.
• Take ownership to identify, assess, record and response to Operational and Compliance Risk events, ensuring these are captured accurately, timely and in accordance with requirements.
• Assist management in guiding and influencing standards and procedures that conform to enterprise requirements and support sound operational and compliance risk management.
• 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience
• Familiarity with 3rd party risk models.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education:

Bachelor's/University