Custody Risk & Controls Lead, Digital Assets

Citi; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global network access

Professional development opportunities

Performance-driven culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Citi is seeking a senior risk leader to serve as the Custody Risk & Control, Digital Assets Senior Manager for North America, with global accountability spanning Digital Asset Custody and Liquidity Management Services. This role sits within Citi's Investor Services, shaping risk and compliance at the intersection of traditional securities and digital assets.

You will advise senior leadership, ensure decisions meet regulatory and policy standards, and drive transformation programs with a

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years in first line risk management, operations, product or operational risk at a large financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of Securities Services products and risk profiles and ability to assess complex operating models.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams with accountability for outcomes.
• Experience maintaining a robust Risk and Control Self-Assessment program.
• Experience working with financial regulators across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and oversight of risk management framework for North America Custody, and Digital Asset Custody and Liquidity Services.
• Serve as primary first-line risk contact for North America Custody, Digital Asset Custody, and Liquidity initiatives.
• Conduct regular risk assessments across clusters and operating models; implement mitigations.
• Manage Risk and Control Self-Assessment program and verify controls.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations and remediation with regulators like NYDFS, OCC, SEC, MAS.
• Report risk posture to senior leadership with clear presentations for executives and the board.
• Build and lead a high-performing risk and compliance team with strong people management.

Skills

First line risk mgmt

Securities Services

Team leadership

Risk & Control Self-Assessment

Regulatory liaison

Executive communications

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Finance/Law/Risk Mgmt degree

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Citi is seeking a senior risk leader to serve as the Custody Risk & Control, Digital Assets Senior Manager for North America, with global accountability spanning Digital Asset Custody and Liquidity Management Services. This role sits within Citi's Investor Services, shaping risk and compliance at the intersection of traditional securities and digital assets.

You will advise senior leadership, ensure decisions meet regulatory and policy standards, and drive transformation programs with a