MCA Lead Analyst, Risk & Controls Strategy

Citi; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Getzville, NY seeks a seasoned risk & control professional to design and implement the Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program and drive timely remediation of issues. You will oversee attestations, monitor KPIs, and enhance control frameworks across functions, partnering with senior management to safeguard clients and assets.

Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field; 6–10 years in operational risk, with strong analytical and communication skills; full-time role with competitive

Qualifications

• Experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or control-related roles in financial services.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for senior management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of Citi policies, standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support MCA/RCSA program execution including attestations and reporting.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate significant control issues and operational events.
• Develop and maintain ORM tools and methodologies to assess risk and control environments.
• Monitor KPIs and evaluate effectiveness of risk controls; escalate issues with transparency.
• Drive improvements and consistency in MCA across business units.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Assessment

Business Insights

Constructive Debate

Controls Lifecycle

Controls Management

Data Quality Management

Digital Skills (Including AI)

Risk Management Lifecycle

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Citi in Getzville, NY seeks a seasoned risk & control professional to design and implement the Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program and drive timely remediation of issues. You will oversee attestations, monitor KPIs, and enhance control frameworks across functions, partnering with senior management to safeguard clients and assets.

Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field; 6–10 years in operational risk, with strong analytical and communication skills; full-time role with competitive