VP, Platform Risk & Operational Resilience Leader

Citigroup Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Getzville, NY, is seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional to design and implement risk management procedures, assess risk exposure, and report on risk status. The role emphasizes collaboration with the business and adherence to regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in risk, governance, or controls, with strong data governance, reporting, and regulatory knowledge, supporting the company’s resilience and risk posture.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in risk, governance, or controls roles.
• Experience supporting risk management, governance, compliance, or controls.
• Understanding of operational risk concepts, methodologies, and tools.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to operational risk management.
• Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks and risk reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of enterprise operational risk management procedures and methodologies.
• Independently assess operational risks to ensure they stay within risk appetite.
• Collaborate with the business to understand risk profile and monitor adherence.
• Review and challenge the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies by 1st line of defense.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on the status of operational risks.
• Analyze data to identify trends and recommend mitigation actions.
• Lead initiatives to improve operational risk practices and resilience.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes and advise the business.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Internal controls

Management reporting

Policy & regulation

Program management

Risk controls & monitors

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/University degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Citigroup Inc. in Getzville, NY, is seeking an experienced Operational Risk professional to design and implement risk management procedures, assess risk exposure, and report on risk status. The role emphasizes collaboration with the business and adherence to regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has 6–10 years in risk, governance, or controls, with strong data governance, reporting, and regulatory knowledge, supporting the company’s resilience and risk posture.