Cross-disciplinary Controls Lead Analyst (Vice President)

Citi; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Global Wealth and the Cross-disciplinary Controls team seek an experienced risk and controls professional in Singapore to help strengthen governance across divisions. You will contribute to enterprise risk management, issue management, and policy adherence while partnering with senior stakeholders to address control gaps.

Responsibilities include assessing control effectiveness, driving MCA enhancements, and supporting governance committees to ensure sound risk decisions and regulatory

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or related control roles in financial services.
• Ability to identify, measure and manage risks and controls.
• Understanding Citi’s policies, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls and implement improvements.
• Drive controls enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Assist in executing Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence to policies.
• Support oversight of the MCA program, attestation, quality oversight, and reporting.
• Assist in MCA execution per ORM Policy & Framework and applicable standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop corrective action plans for control gaps.
• Participate in issue quality reviews and compliance with policy standards.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Audit

Controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Global Wealth (CGW) is a Division of Citi focused on serving the needs of clients across the entire wealth spectrum. It delivers a wide range of products and services covering capital markets, managed investments, portfolio management, trust and estate planning, investment finance and banking. By building on the strengths and capabilities across Citi, we intend to transform the way we serve clients across the wealth spectrum, delivering the full range of high-tech and high-touch capabilities Citi can offer, and ultimately help them achieve their goals.

Individuals in Cross Disciplinary Controls are responsible for multiple activities within the Controls capabilities such as assessment & design, MCA, QA, Monitoring & Testing, Issue Management and/or Governance Reporting & Analysis for effective end to end oversight, design, implementation, and execution of controls. Individuals in this role may cover a broad range of in-business/function risk and control responsibilities rather than focusing on one specific role.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment the 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.
• Assist in the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Management and Compliance Policies.
• Help support the oversight the MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.
• Assist in the execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Margin Lending and Residential Real Estate experience
• Help assess activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive corrective action plans to address identified control gaps or failures.
• Participate in issue quality reviews ensuring compliance with
• Issue Management Policy, Standards and Procedures
• Support development of standardized risk and controls reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision-making in line with the expectations of senior management, Board, and Regulators.
• Participate in the oversight of the operations of Citi's governance committees, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• 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.

Education

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

Job Family Group: Controls Governance & Oversight

Job Family: Cross-disciplinary Controls

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills: Analytical Thinking, Assessment, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Governance, Issue Management, Process Design, Risk Management Lifecycle, Stakeholder Management.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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