International Controllers Risks and Controls (Issue Management) - Lead Analyst

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International Controllers Risks and Controls (Issue Management) - Lead Analyst

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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;

Ideal background:

• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferably in a Controls, Risk Management, or Audit function;
• Bachelor’s/University degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
• Good command of spoken and written English
• 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.
• Ability to analyse a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency;
• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity;
• Ability to interpret & implement regulatory guidelines & professional standards;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete tasks within tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with a wide range of benefits:
  • Cafeteria Program
  • Home Office Allowance - for colleagues working in hybrid work model
  • Paid Parental Leave Program - maternity leave 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 colleagues’ in managing work - life balance
• Continuous career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
• Inclusive and friendly corporate culture
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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