ICG Loans Operations Control - VP

Company: Citi
Location: Bear
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

This role is within the ISG O&T Operations Control team, focusing primarily on the ICG Loans Operations function. The Information Services Group (ISG) is responsible for providing authoritative sources of reference data to our clients across the Institutional Client Services (ICG) organization, through implementing state of the art technologies which promote the collection, storage, analysis, and distribution of product, pricing, account and corporate action data. The ISG organization works in partnership with data clients across all ICG business lines, deploying solutions to increase their competitiveness, through restructuring business processes, simplifying information access, and providing business intelligence around critical data.The candidate will form part of a global team focused on operational control responsibilities, working in collaboration with the existing ISG and ICG Risk & Control functions and ISG Operations & Technology teams and management structures to ensure an effective control environment.This is an important role, reflecting the increasing criticality of strong operational control focus within a large global organization.Key Responsibilities:The individual will be responsible for the following in relation to ISG Operations Control for Loans Operations :Operational Control

• Targeted process reviews - lead global control reviews of high risk or key regulatory processes/functions across the ICG Loans Ops teams to identify gaps in control design of control effectiveness; Develop and execute targeted review plans and schedules
• Assist with operational management and tracking of regulatory MRA's and CAPS, assist with requests for information from internal control partners in second and third lines of defence.-
• Controls Reporting oversight - ensure that all key controls are included in MCA process and confirm the veracity of MCA testing in line with how the process operations.
• Collaborate with teams across the business and determine impact on the overall control environment of any noted issues
• Recommend appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
• Issue Remediation - ensure that all issues noted through pro-active review are tracked through appropriate forums (Issues, Corrective Actions and milestones) inclusive of self-identified (IBAM), regulatory or audit issues and recommending suitable solutions/ of Corrective Action Plans(CAPs);
• CAP Validation - validate corrective actions implemented to mitigate risk, and liaise with appropriate groups to ensure timely closure
• Audits - assist in planning for an audit, including identifying gaps in critical processes and ensuring CAP are raised-prior to the audit and assist in co-ordination of deliverablesGovernance
  • Governance - drive Risk and Control initiatives and governance as and when required
  • Policy/ Guidelines - Policy/ Guidelines development, standardization, awareness, implementation assistance, and enforcement of related policies globally
  • Advisory - Subject matter knowledge (for key requirements such as MPP) and trusted advisor on risk and control issues to management and staff
  • Change Management - Review process changes/implementation which may impact controls
  • Control Dashboard/ KRI - develop regional / global KRIs and ensure function heads have a Control Dashboard to provide management with a clear view on ongoing risks/issuesLeadership
    • Projects - Assist regional or global risk and control related projects;
    • Innovation - develop methods to make the function more efficient and ensure local processes are considered in global initiatives.
    • Use communication skills to influence a wide range of internal audiences including product, function, or regional executive management partners
    • Presentations - Presentation of open issues, CAPs, KRIs, R&C projects for regional and global partners/ leaders.
    • Relationship Management - Develop strong partnerships within the ISG Operations & Technology groups, as well as other organizations supporting ISG activities (IA, Compliance, etc)Development Value:The successful candidate will have an excellent opportunity to develop a broad knowledge of reference data and operational concepts, and needs within a major global financial organization, building on their current risk and controls and/ or operations experience.Knowledge/Experience:
      • Experience with working with a large, global organization.
      • Understanding of Citi's internal policies and processes and the ability to quickly identify areas of weakness.
      • Internal Audit or Compliance Assurance related experience is required,
      • Knowledge of the ISG Operations processes is an advantage.
      • Experience in managing projects or leading large initiativesSkills:
        • 6+ years of relevant experience
        • Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills
        • Strong analytical, decision making, and attention to detail skills
        • Proven success in a team environment and willingness to help team achieve goals.-
        • Able to plan and organize several initiatives to deadlines; ability to pragmatically and flexibly prioritize work streams.
        • Analytical ability to review processes and identify issues/ control breaks
        • Ability to proficiently use MS Office products, particularly Outlook, Power point, and Excel.
        • A business related degree would be advantageous, however less relevant than extensive -in situ' experience
        • Further risk related qualifications would be beneficial
        • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience-------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Operations - Services-------------------------------------------------Job Family:Reference Data Management------------------------------------------------------Time Type:------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi-) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review .View the "" poster. View the .View the .View the

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