Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Lead Analyst - C13 - MISSISSAUGA

Citigroup Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a professional for the role of managing operational risk assessments within the Managers Control Self-Assessment program. The successful candidate will support control activities, identify significant risk elements, and execute compliance measures while improving processes across the company. This position requires a strong background in operational risk management and the ability to engage effectively at the senior management level.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in operational risk management, compliance, or audit.
• 5+ years’ experience with MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, SQL.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the MCA program including quality oversight and reporting.
• Identify and analyze potential risks to ensure timely remediation.
• Develop and maintain ORM tools and report on key performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Risk Management

Communication

Controls Management

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

SAS

Job description

Individuals in MCA are responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive and robust Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA), also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), and the execution of control activities thus improving identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational risk events in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Support control activities of the Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program, also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
• Assist & oversee the MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.
• Identify, analyze, and assess potential risks, ensuring timely identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational events.
• Support the execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain ORM tools and methodologies to support accurate and consistent assessments of the risk and control environment
• Regularly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate the effectiveness of risk and controls • Recommend enhancements or improvements as necessary to the MCA.
• Maintain a robust tracking and reporting MCA inventory including key metrics to provide visibility on the status of control gaps and MCA quality control processes
• Drive MCA best practices, transformation, and execution consistency across business/functions
• 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 teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.

• 5+ years’ experience with MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, SQL (Visual Basic a plus. )

• 3+ years supporting or understanding technology lifecycle
• 5+ years’ experience in financial services.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
• Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures is a plus.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent work experience

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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family:

Managers Control Self-Assessment

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Assessment, Business Insights, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Controls Management, Data Quality Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

Business Risk Management, Control Assessment, Internal Control Assessment, Microsoft Office, Risk Control Assessment, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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