Cross Disciplinary Controls Lead Analyst

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Hinoba-an; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG seeks a Vice President to lead Cross-disciplinary Controls Governance & Oversight for Banking and International Risk. You will design and strengthen MCA/RCSA processes, drive control enhancements, and oversee regulatory exam management.

In this high-impact role, you will coordinate with senior stakeholders, ensure adherence to Citi policies, and guide transformation initiatives while managing multiple priorities and teams.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions.
• Experience in Wholesale Credit Risk is preferred.
• Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment of controls and effectiveness, identify improvements and implement changes.
• Drive controls enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to maintain operations within Risk Appetite.
• Oversee MCA program and associated attestation and reporting.
• Collaborate on Audit Preparation and Regulatory Exam/Review management.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and Citi policies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Assurance Strategy

Controls Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Risk Remediation

Controls Lifecycle

Policy

Regulation

Decision Making

Digital Skills (AI)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CA/ Intermediate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Independent Risk Management (IRM) Controls organization at Citi is focused on embedding an industry-leading risk management culture across the enterprise that results in exceptional execution and strengthens franchise value.

This Vice President (VP) role will report to the Risk Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Controls Design Senior Lead (C14-SVP) for Banking and International Risk (BIR). Individuals in Cross-disciplinary Controls Governance & Oversight role are responsible for multiple activities within the BIR Controls organization including designing and implementing a comprehensive and robust controls within Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA), also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), thus improving identification and remediation of significant control design issues and mitigating risk events in a timely manner. Individuals in this role are responsible for multiple activities within the MCA Framework such as Control Design Assessments (CDA), Monitoring and Testing Design Assessments (MTDA), Audit Preparation and Regulatory Exam/Review Management Programs for effective end to end oversight, design, and implementation of controls. Individuals responsible for providing review and guidance on robust controls design adhering to Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Frameworks. Individuals proactively identify and drive controls enhancements such as automation, standardization and rationalization including transformation execution activities. Individuals in this role may cover a broad range of in-business/function risk and control responsibilities rather than focusing on one specific role. The position requires a candidate with general management skills, leadership abilities, and who can lead a variety of activities. As the Vice President (VP) and Cross-Disciplinary Controls Lead Analyst for Banking and International Risk, you will join the Control Design team.

Responsibilities

Individuals in Cross-disciplinary Controls Governance & Oversight role are responsible for multiple activities within the BIR Controls organization including designing and implementing a comprehensive and robust controls within Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA), also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), thus improving identification and remediation of significant control design issues and mitigating risk events in a timely manner.

In this high-impact role, your responsibilities include:

• Support the assessment and effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
• Help drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Support assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and helping to implement necessary changes.
• Continually drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Help coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite.
• Support the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Help collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential risks and develop risk mitigation activities to define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation Assist in the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Management and Compliance Policies.
• Help support the Oversight of MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.
• Help collaborate with business and functions to understand the control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards.
• Support providing regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards.
• Collaborates with business and functional partners to facilitate effective Audit Preparation and Regulatory Exam/ Review Management, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• 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

• 12+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Experience in Wholesale Credit Risk is preferred.
• 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.
• Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• 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.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.
• CA/ Intermediate preferred

Job Family Group

Controls Governance & Oversight

Job Family

Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Assurance Strategy
• Constructive Debate
• Controls Assessment
• Controls Lifecycle
• Digital Skills (Including AI)
• Policy
• Procedure, and Regulation
• Risk Remediation
• Stakeholder Management

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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