Senior VP - Business Risk & Controls - Wealth Management Sales Advisory, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Individuals in Assessment & design are responsible for developing, designing, and implementing controls programs, and providing review and guidance on robust controls design adhering to Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Frameworks with respect to Wealth Management Sales and Advisory function. Individuals proactively identify and drive controls enhancements such as automation, standardization and rationalization including transformation execution activities. Includes first line activities for identification, measurement (significance and likelihood), and ongoing assessment of key risks and controls in partnership with relevant process owners to drive management decisions to operate within the firm’s Risk Appetite.

Job Responsibility:

Provides leadership and direction through a large team of professionals and/or junior managers
Provide leadership to drive optimization and efficiencies in projects
Assist management in guiding and influencing decisions that conform to business objectives
Manage the design, development, and implementation of Citi's comprehensive controls program
Assess the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and executing necessary changes
Continually manage controls enhancements geared towards increasing efficiency and reducing risk
Regularly assess the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives
Work closely with key stakeholders and process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite
Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential risks, develop risk mitigation activities, and define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation
Drive execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies
Collaborate with business and functions to understand control processes and identify potential areas for improvement
Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management, ensuring the controls program aligns with these standards
Provide regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design
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

Requirements:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 26, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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