Senior Vice President, Cross-disciplinary Controls Group Manager

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Singapore seeks a Senior Vice President to lead the Cross-disciplinary Controls function, guiding a large team and shaping risk management practices across the enterprise.

The role emphasizes oversight of MCA programs, issue management, and governance reporting to ensure compliance and efficient risk controls. You will collaborate with senior leaders to optimize processes, drive control enhancements, and ensure adherence to Citi policies and regulatory expectations, while

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or control-related roles in financial services.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Track record leading control-related projects and programs.
• Experience implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Expert knowledge of Citi’s Policies, Standards and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction through a large team of professionals and/or junior managers.
• Drive optimization and efficiencies in projects.
• Assist management in guiding and influencing decisions that conform to business objectives.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing controls and implement improvements.
• Oversee governance committees and ensure follow-up on action items.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Compliance knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi’s wealth business offers a wide range of products and solutions, from investment strategies, to banking and lending, to trust and specialized services. The Wealth business delivers solutions to help meet the wealth needs and aspirations of our affluent and HNW/UHNW clients around the world. Its clients receive customized banking services that crosses borders, including bespoke service as well as access to the best ideas and solutions tailored to their unique needs and aspirations. The business offers a wide range of products and services covering capital markets, managed investments, portfolio management, trust and estate planning, investment finance and banking.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Vice President, Cross-disciplinary Controls Group Manager - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Senior Vice President, Cross-disciplinary Controls Group Manager - C14) based in Singapore. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.

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.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Provides leadership and direction through a large team of professionals and/or junior managers
• Provide leadership to drive optimization and efficiencies in projects
• Assist management in guiding and influencing decisions that conform to business objectives
• Assess the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes
• Continually drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk
• Drive execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies
• Support oversight of the MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting
• Drive execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures
• Responsible for the assessment of activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality
• Responsible for the coordination and comprehensive management of issues with key stakeholders
• Drive issue quality reviews ensuring compliance with Issue
• Management Policy, Standards and Procedures
• Develop standard and risk controls reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision making in line with the expectations senior of management, Board, and Regulators
• Oversee 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

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
• 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
• Track record leading Control related projects and programs
• Ability to see the big pictures 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
• 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

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This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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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