Issue Management Issue Quality Assurance Lead, SVP

Individuals in Issue Management are responsible for the coordination and comprehensive management of issues with key stakeholders, such that Citi achieves and maintains compliance and appropriately remediates findings from internal and external reviews as well as self-identified issues. Includes coordinating with key stakeholders to investigate controls gaps or failures, develop corrective action plans, and provide robust challenge enabling the key stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions by addressing root causes and adopting enhanced discipline including consideration of lessons learned for the timely closure of issues.

This role will be part of the Services Central Governance & Controls team organization responsible for driving execution of independent and objective assessment on the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of the remediation of high severity issues (including MRA).

The position will have a high level of visibility within the organization with opportunities to work directly with Executive Management and will interact very closely with other functions throughout Citi, including the Businesses, Risk, ICRM, as well as Enterprise Technology, & Operations.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure on-time and quality execution of QA reviews across assigned portfolio in compliance with Issue Management Policy, Standards, and Procedures.
• Act as a key resource for business and action owners to advise and support on the effective design and implementation of key control remediations
• Provide challenge enabling the key stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions to address root causes.
• Manage Business/Function Quality Control engagement over the complete lifecycle of high-impact issue remediations and primary remediation programs.
• Ensure QA workflow tool is updated with accurate and complete information.
• Demonstrate expertise of risk management and control as well as in-depth knowledge of the assigned portfolio, and interdependencies with other Issues/Regulatory Commitments.
• Escalate any concerns/observations to relevant senior stakeholders and support them to identify solutions.
• Publish quality and on-time QA status reporting to Services leadership.
   
• Leverage analytics to assess issue remediation trends, identify key risks, and develop insights for process improvement.
• Proactively identify and analyze potential control gaps and operational risks across Citi, leveraging data analysis to assess impact and recommend proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive corrective action plans to address identified control gaps or failures
• Integrate lessons learned into the development of corrective action plans, promoting continuous improvement and timely closure of issues
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Foster strong partnerships with internal audit, business units, and senior management, communicating effectively to drive issue resolution, influence decision-making, and promote a culture of risk awareness
• 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 behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Track record leading Control related projects and programs • Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
• Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
• Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
• Expert knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Expert understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education: 

Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

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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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