Hybrid: Lead Analyst, Cross-disciplinary Controls

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Cross-disciplinary Controls Lead Analyst in Shanghai to oversee multi-faceted control activities across assessment, design, MCA, QA, and governance reporting. You will partner with senior management to drive risk-aware decision making and strengthen the control environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of risk management frameworks, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic global bank.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or controls in financial services.
• Identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong knowledge in development and execution of controls.
• Experience in control-related functions in financial services.
• Experience implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Understand compliance laws, rules, and Citi policies.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Assessment

Business Acumen

Governance

Issue Management

Process Design

Risk Management Lifecycle

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Controls Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Citi is seeking a Cross-disciplinary Controls Lead Analyst in Shanghai to oversee multi-faceted control activities across assessment, design, MCA, QA, and governance reporting. You will partner with senior management to drive risk-aware decision making and strengthen the control environment.

The role requires deep knowledge of risk management frameworks, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a dynamic global bank.