Finance Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing Lead Analyst - VP

The Global Finance Control Testing Team is responsible for the testing of controls that are designed

and executed by the Citi’s Global Finance teams such as Controllers, Tax, Treasury, etc.

This is a strategic and execution-oriented management position which is accountable for end-to-end controls testing i.e., operational controls performance assurance/testing – which includes design, execution, results reporting, and insight sharing related to the above scope of controls testing. This role will focus on key controls across segments of the organization in support of Risk Reduction efforts related to high inherent risks. The position closely follows latest trends in controls testing and adapts them for application within own job and covered businesses and functions. Excellent management and communication skills are required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.

Responsibilities:

· Supports the Controls Testing Utility by assessing control design, designing control testing tools, developing control testing procedures, ensuring control testing transitions, dispositioning exceptions, and developing insights for all controls within the Finance organization.

· Carries key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by resolving escalations, defining the work plan, and designing the quality review process.

· Performs decision-making of control testing design activity, which includes approving/signing-off, undertaking escalations, and owning Internal Audit and issue management related actions.

· Maintains resource forecast for own team as well as forecasting for successful controls testing transition and Central Execution training.

· Prepares reporting on control testing results for Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and senior meetings as needed and works with each respective team for socialization.

· Develops and drives quality-checking routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, operating guides, and owned control testing.

· Supports team members on topics ranging from testing design and execution to performance management and control testing platforms basics.

· Helps driving continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment and controls testing.

· Maintains relationships and drives accountability with partners and stakeholders to drive control testing's success in support of the business's strategy.

· 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 others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

· Supports other relevant work efforts of department where needed and as directed by their manager.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of experience.
• MS Excel, MS Access, SAS, SQL, Visual Basic a plus. 5+ years’ experience in financial services.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational influencing skills required.
• Third party vendor management preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead global team efforts
• Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to comprehend the big pictures with high attention to critical details
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred.

Preferred:

· MBA, CIA, CPA, or other risk management designation.

· 2-5 years of FP&A, Tax, Controller, and or Treasury experience at a medium to large financial services firm

· Prior experience executing quality assurance.

· Internal or external audit experience.

· Expert in data analytics; excel, access, tableau etc.

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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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