Wealth Investments EMEA, LATAM, NAM Control Testing Leader

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi , you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism. Shape your Career with Citi We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President , Wealth Investments EMEA, LATAM, NAM Control Testing Leader - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Business Risk and Control Officer- C13) based in Singapore. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions, and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. The Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Team is responsible for the testing of controls that are designed and owned by Citi’s Wealth Product and Operations departments. The Wealth business delivers a comprehensive wealth solution to clients across the wealth continuum, with integrated advice and execution, as well as traditional and alternative investments, managed account strategies, world-class research, and investment guidance. This position reports to the Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Head within the Citi COO organization’s Central Testing Utility; and is an execution-oriented individual contributor position accountable for end-to-end controls monitoring of the Wealth Products and Operations department – i.e., operational controls performance assurance/testing. The Wealth Products and Operations Control Testing Leader is a subject matter expert on overall controls monitoring, with an excellent level of understanding of control testing and who closely follows the latest trends in controls testing. In this role, you’re expected to: Support the Controls Testing Utility by assessing control design, designing control testing tools, developing control testing procedures, ensuring control testing transitions, and developing insights. Carry key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by executing CDA checklist/procedures for controls and recording results in Citi Risk & Control (CRC). Own significant portions of control testing design activity, including writing control testing tool descriptions, and completing control testing and QUEST setup. Develop control testing procedures in Confluence and obtain necessary signoffs from covered businesses and functions. Train the Central Execution team overseas on all designed control testing tools and established control testing procedures. Make decisions on controls testing outlier disputes and raise concerns through IMPACT Concerns or QUEST Observation Logs based on the Business. Create materials for Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and senior meetings and investigate causes for results deviating from trends. Drive quality-checking routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies and operating guides. Support team members on topics ranging from control testing design to performance management. Drive continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment and controls testing. Maintain relationships and drive accountability with partners and stakeholders to support the business's strategy. Assess risk when making business decisions, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets. Support other relevant work efforts of the department as directed by their manager. As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure: 5+ years relevant experience, 3+ years in Risk & Controls roles. Subject matter expert on controls design, execution and/or control testing. Excellent understanding of MCA (Managers Control Assessment) frameworks and processes. Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint. Effective communication, written and presentation skills. Strong people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others. Independent thinker able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions. Ability to work effectively on virtual teams across different geographies preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr