Citi Custody is the largest revenue generating product unit within the Securities Services line of business, with a footprint spanning over 100 markets, including 63 proprietary Citi branches.It provides settlement, custody, asset servicing, collective investment schemes and FX for two core business lines, Global Custody and Direct Custody, servicing institutional clients.The Risk & Control Director will execute the assessment, strategic design, implementation, and continued development of risk and control solutions for the global Custody product. The individual will drive risk reduction initiatives, identify enhancement opportunities, define and communicate risk issues and corrective measures, and partner across the organisation to achieve timely remediation. The role is also responsible for end-to-end oversight of front office risk generating activities, management of the governance framework, delivery of critical transformation milestones and coordinating with independent control functions, audit, and external regulators. This role will work with senior leadership and partners across Front Office, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Risk and Audit.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the lead of governance and the facilitation of the execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA, i.e.. Risk & Control Self-Assessment) as required by the MCA Standard including the assessment and appropriate approval of risk associated with business changes.
- Review and provide governance over the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management Policy, Lesson Learned Policy and Control Inventory.
- Manage and report on the identification of issue root cause, partnering with control and process owners to recommendations holistic corrective actions and improvements, provide check and challenge to ensure appropriate escalation in according with Issue Management and Escalation Policies.
- Oversee the Lessons Learned Policy, including monitoring of control breaches and dissemination and learnings across other business units for process improvement to limit the occurrence of similar future events and where similar risk exposure might exist.
- Provide governance over Operational and Compliance Risk in accordance with established Policy requirements.
- Manage implementation within teams to identify, assess, escalate, and manage risk exposures across Risk Categories (Operational Compliance, Strategic, Reputational, etc), including material, emerging and concentration risks in accordance with enterprise Policies and the establishment of Key Indicators to monitor risk exposures.
- Manage and report on Risk Appetite and monitor / assess exposures against this in accordance with enterprise requirements (if applicable).
- Oversee the process to identify, assess, record and response to Operational and Compliance Risk events, ensuring these are captured accurately, timely and in accordance with requirements.
- Determine approaches to ensure adequate governance and training are in place to support management of Risk profiles.
- Assure the risks associated with New Activities and changes to the Business are well understood and adequately controlled (if applicable).
- Support operational risk scenario analysis and stress testing for Operational Risk Capital requirements.
- Manage risk and control assessments or coordination for programs within various risk stripes and ensure sufficient subject matter expertise exists to enable management of these risks within the Business (e.g. third party, fraud, sanctions etc) (if applicable).
- Apply knowledge of the business, products or services to identify and implement control points and processes throughout the business.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular 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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience, including 8-10+ years' managerial experience
- Knowledge of Securities Services products and risk profile
- Experience managing teams with broad accountability in a complex environment
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional organization
- Ability to balance strategic priorities with tactical actions
- Proven track record and accountability in making quick decision that have an immediate impact on business financials
- Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level
Education:
- Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.
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Job Family Group:
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Job Family:
Business Risk & Control-------------------------------------- ----------------
Time Type:
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Primary Location:
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$200,000.00 - $300,000.00
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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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jun 04, 2024---------------------------------- --------------------
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