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Vice President – International Controllers Risks and Controls (Issue Management)

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Finance Controllers Risk and Controls team. Shape your career with Citi in Hungary, India or Costa Rica. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

The International Finance Controllers - Risk & Control (R&C) team is a Global team that drives factor in delivering robust and consistent design, monitoring and governance of the control framework across International Finance Controllers. With responsibility for Risk and Control activities including Issue Management, Manger’s Control Assessment (MCA), Audit Engagement, Trainings and Communication. The team enables the International Finance Controllers organization to execute on Citi Finance Vision and Strategy. Our people make all the difference in our success.

The International Finance Controllers - Risk & Control team is led by International Finance Controllers Risk & Control Head reporting into Global Controllers CAO and International Controller. The International Finance Controllers R&C team resources are subject matter specialist who support all streams of Finance: Legal Entity Management; Regulatory Reporting (across 90 countries in International), Citi Solution Centre (CSC), Accounting Policy, and operates through key strategic locations in London, Mumbai, Heredia, Dublin, Budapest, Manila and Dubai.

The mission of the team is to:

• Serve as trusted control advisors who promote and assist in embedding strong internal controls over financial reporting, regulatory reporting across International Controllers, and is involved in corporate level control programs such as SOX, COSO & MCA;

• Drive International Controllers governance and ensure adherence to corporate wide Citi policies and standards for Finance;

• Deliver timely, accurate and insightful control analytics to ensure proper attention to

remediation efforts and to strengthen the control environment.

What you’ll do:

• This role will focus on Issue Management activities across all the countries within the International Controllers in line with Citi Global standards, policies and procedures. The person will be working and support driving robust Governance structure across International Controllers Risks and Controls, particularly ensuring timely remediation and risk mitigation for the issues identified;

• Maintain strong working relationships with Control Leads as well as the second/third lines of defense and support stakeholders in remediation of regulatory and internal audit issues;

• Quality coordination for the issues within International Controller by reviewing and challenging new issues;

• Provide support for remediation of the issues by pre-validating the remedial actions implemented. Timely escalate any gaps identified;

• Support delivering trainings to the countries with aim to increase awareness on controls and strengthen control environment;

• Proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating and escalating issues; and strength in sustaining independent views;

• Complete additionally any other tasks/ ad-hoc controls projects in connection with the role but not detailed in the current job description, changed by the direct manager, supervisor, or the functional head.

What we’ll need from you:

• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferably in a Controls, Risk Management, or Audit function;

• Bachelor’s/University degree required, Master’s degree preferred;

• Internal Audit knowledge gained as a practitioner or in an associated consulting role;

• Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance environment;

• Financial products knowledge is an advantage;

• Good understanding of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control frameworks in leading international organizations;

• CPA or ACCA equivalent is an advantage.

Skill /Competencies :

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal with a range of senior/ junior staff across a number of disciplines and across a wide range of countries;

• Influencing and effective negotiation skills;

• Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency;

• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity;

• Embraces diversity and inclusion;

• Exhibits strong teamwork and Collaboration;

• Displays clear accountability and ownership;

• Highly motivated with advanced analytical & problem-solving abilities;

• Ability to interpret & implement regulatory guidelines & professional standards;

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks within tight deadlines.

What we can offer you

This is a role that has great exposure to many teams across Finance globally. You will have opportunities to learn about different Finance business units and play a key part in ensuring those business’ risk and controls are effectively & efficiently designed.

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)

• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices

• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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Finance

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