VP, RWA Conformance Testing Lead Financial Analyst

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a VP, RWA Conformance Testing Lead Financial Analyst to oversee compliance with Basel regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will lead testing initiatives, bolster analytical processes, and collaborate across teams to enhance RWA production. This role demands strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality control within financial operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off packages

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial services preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of BASEL Capital Rule requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of audit-style testing for RWA.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory capital processes.
• Collaborate with finance and technology teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Education

CPA or CFA preferred

5-10+ years of experience in financial services

Tools

Microsoft Office

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C13 – RWA Analytics & Quality Control; Fin Solutions Lead Analyst for Securities financing transactions (SFT)

The Rules Conformance team, part of Finance Quality Assurance Testing and Validation (QATV) team, assesses the accuracy of Citi’s implementation of the U.S. Basel regulatory requirements. The team verifies conformance to Citi’s interpretation and implementation of the U.S. Basel regulatory and reporting requirements. It also assesses business requirements, reporting logic, and the accuracy of specific data inputs required for risk-weighted assets (RWA) calculation and reporting. In addition, the team completes the cause for identified findings and works with RWA Controllers to develop action plans to remediate the underlying issues (including data) at the source. This role will support Spot RWA conformance testing, focusing on conducting rule-based testing to support, monitor, and assess the accuracy of Regulatory Capital and RWA calculation and adherence to reporting instructions. The role entails leading the team in developing test cases and test scripts, executing the tests, conducting root cause analysis on identified issues, and escalating potential problems. The Lead Analyst will also evaluate testing results to make recommendations to management for improvements to the RWA production process and coordinate with Capital Controllers leadership to ensure the identified issues are appropriately prioritized and remediated.

The Lead Analyst will partner extensively with colleagues across Finance, the RWA workstreams, technology, and front office business lines to develop and implement audit-style testing protocols to ensure the transparency and appropriateness of data inputs, calculation logic, and reporting of Spot RWA balances and ensure completeness and accuracy of testing results to senior management. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and excellent people skills are required given the level of interaction with senior managers, RWA Controllers, various business units, auditors, and regulators.

Lead Analyst Role And Responsibilities

• Support with exposures leads in developing and employing an “audit-style” approach to RWA testing across SFT exposures, to provide the necessary transparency and predictability to the Spot RWA calculation.
• Supporting the team to “tell the story” as to how and why Citi can take confidence in its RWA processes and outputs, and how those processes can improve over time.
• Delivering thought leadership and supporting the implementation of changes necessary to enhance Citi’s RWA production processes and satisfy evolving regulatory developments, including criticisms articulated in the recent Consent Orders.
• Enabling continuous improvement by partnering with workstream leads and senior stakeholders to proactively design solutions for identified weaknesses or gaps with compensating controls.
• Developing a strong working relationship with process owners across the organization in support of their individual responsibilities and in support of creating a holistic framework in which the firm executes its collective capital planning responsibilities.
• Interacting closely with members across the organization in multiple locations on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing, and reporting control issues with transparency.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5 -10+ years of relevant experience within financial services industry preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with background in internal audit or public accounting.
• Knowledge of and experience in interpreting and explaining BASEL Capital Rule requirements.
• Strong audit instincts and ability to apply independent judgment to historical business practices, with a proven ability and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• CPA or CFA preferred.
  
  

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Fin Solutions Dsgn & Implement

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$142,320.00 - $213,480.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Assessment, Change Management, Communication, Credible Challenge, Management Reporting, Problem Solving, Program Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 20, 2025

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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