Issue Management Quality Control - VP

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 Central Governance, Risk & Issue Management team organization responsible for driving execution of enterprise and operational risk programs.  The role holder will play an integral part in advancing Services Issue Management program by ensuring on-going quality of Services owned issues.

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: 

• Perform Data Quality Review and Analysis on Self-Identified and External issues in iCAPS/Citi Risk & Controls Platform. Specifically review of assigned Issues for appropriate data quality prior to activation and at issue closure.
• Drive issue quality reviews ensuring compliance with Issue Management Policy, Standards and Procedures.
• Facilitate Business Line QC engagement across the full lifecycle of high impact issue remediations and key remediation programs
• Provide challenge enabling the key stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions to address root causes
• Utilize data analytics to assess issue remediation trends, identify key risks, and develop insights for process improvement.
• Prepare management reports on issue quality metrics and IQC process.
• For specific projects for issue management process improvements, may lead tasks related to business requirements, ensuring timely and efficient execution resulting in high-quality output.
• Incorporate lessons learned guidance 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
• Partner 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: 

• Minimum of 6-10 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.
• Strong 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.
• Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency 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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