Assessment and Design Group Manager Senior Vice President

15574 CITIBANK SINGAPORE LTD USDFCY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Singapore is seeking a seasoned professional to lead operational risk management and compliance initiatives. You will be responsible for enhancing Citi's controls program while collaborating with stakeholders to navigate complex regulatory environments. The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in risk management within the financial services sector, along with strong analytical and leadership skills. A bachelor's degree is required, and a master's degree is preferred.

Benefits

Access to telehealth options

Health advocates and counseling services

Financial well-being programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management or compliance.
• Ability to identify and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex processes.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing Citi's comprehensive controls program.
• Assess effectiveness of existing controls and make improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive management decisions.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job description At Citi, we get to connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. And we've been doing it for more than 200 years. We do this through our unparalleled global network. We provide a broad range of financial services and products to our clients – whether they be consumers, corporations, governments or institutions – to help them meet their biggest opportunities and face the world's toughest challenges.

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country

• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future

Citi Wealth is an integration of Citi Private Bank and the Consumer Wealth organization into a single business enabling Citi to serve its clients across the wealth spectrum and capitalize on Citi’s industry leading capabilities to support the goal of Wealth, which is to be the leading wealth management provider globally.

Individuals in Assessment & design are responsible for developing, designing, and implementing controls programs, and 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. Includes first line activities for identification, measurement (significance and likelihood), and ongoing assessment of key risks and controls in partnership with relevant process owners to drive management decisions to operate within the firm’s Risk Appetite.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction through a team of professionals and/or junior managers.
• Provide leadership to drive optimization and efficiencies in projects
• Provide leadership and direction to management in guiding and influencing decisions that conform to business objectives and MAS regulatory requirements particularly over AML/KYC
• Manage the design, development, and implementation of Citi's comprehensive controls program.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and executing necessary changes.
• Continually manage controls enhancements geared towards increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Regularly assess the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders, process owners and global partners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and global partners to assess potential risks, develop risk mitigation activities, and define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation.
• Drive execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies.
• Collaborate with business and functions to understand control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices related to AML/KYC Risk and Control management, ensuring the controls program aligns with these standards.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design.
• 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:

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, AML Risk and Control or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Track record leading Control related projects and programs
• Ability to see the big picture with high attention to critical details.
• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
• Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
• Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
• Comprehensive knowledge and prior working experience of AML Risks and Control a strong advantage
• Expert 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.
• Expert understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.

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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family:

Assessment & Design

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Insights, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Issue Management, Process Design, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

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

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