VP of Testing

Citigroup; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Vice President, Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Leader, based in Singapore. The role involves assessing control designs, developing testing procedures, and training teams. Candidates should have 6-10 years in operational risk management with a solid understanding of MCA frameworks. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. The firm offers various benefits, including health support and parental leave.

Benefits

Access to telehealth options

Expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy

Learning and development resources

Generous paid time-off packages

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in financial services.
• Excellent understanding of MCA (Manager Control Assessment) frameworks and processes.
• Strong written and presentation communication skills.
• Independent thinker capable of challenging business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controls Testing Utility by assessing control design and developing procedures.
• Carry key responsibility for Control Design Assessment by executing checklists.
• Train Central Execution teams on all designed tools and established procedures.
• Develop control testing procedures and obtain necessary sign-offs.
• Drive continuous improvements in accuracy and efficiency of control design assessment.

Skills

Operational risk management

Control design

Compliance

Audit

Advanced proficiency in MS Word

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Strong written communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

We’re looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Leader based in Singapore.

Benefits and Work‑Life Support

• 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).
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy supports new parents worldwide.
• Employees are empowered to manage their financial well‑being and plan for the future.
• Access to learning and development resources to broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge.
• Generous paid time‑off packages to help balance work and life.
• Resources and tools to volunteer in local communities; in 2019 employees contributed over 1 million volunteer hours worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controls Testing Utility by assessing control design, designing control testing tools, developing procedures, ensuring transitions, dispositioning exceptions, and creating insights.
• Carry key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by executing the CDA checklist/procedures and recording results in Citi Risk & Control.
• Own significant portions of control testing design activity, including writing tool descriptions and completing QUEST setup.
• Develop control testing procedures in Confluence and obtain necessary sign‑offs from covered businesses and functions.
• Train Central Execution teams overseas on all designed tools and established procedures.
• Make decisions on controls testing outlier disputes and raise concerns through IMPACT Concerns or QUEST Observation Logs.
• Create materials for Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and senior meetings, investigate causes for deviating results, and elevate excessive risk situations.
• Develop and enforce quality‑checking routines to ensure policy compliance.
• Support team members on topics ranging from design to performance management and platform basics.
• Drive continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment and controls testing.
• Maintain relationships and hold stakeholders accountable to support the business strategy.
• Assess risk appropriately, safeguard Citigroup’s reputation, and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; supervise others and enforce accountability.
• Support other relevant departmental work as directed by the manager.

Qualifications & Skills

• 6–10 years in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control‑related functions in financial services.
• Subject‑matter expert on control design, execution, or testing.
• Excellent understanding of MCA (Manager Control Assessment) frameworks and processes.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and presentation communication skills.
• People and relationship‑management skills with influence and collaboration.
• Independent thinker capable of challenging business decisions.
• Experience working effectively on virtual, geographically dispersed teams.
• Preferred: investment securities and/or insurance licenses (Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 63, 53, 55, 66, L&H).

Travel Requirement

• Less than 10 %.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree; Master’s degree preferred.

Primary Location

• Singapore, Changi Business Park.

Citi is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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