Assistant Vice President (AVP), Non-Financial Risk - Third Party Specialist

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Job Overview

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Non-Financial Risk - Third Party Specialist, will play a critical role within the Organization’s Non-Financial Risk Management team. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing non-financial risks associated with third-party engagements, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will contribute to strengthening Citi's third-party risk framework, conducting risk assessments, monitoring third-party performance, and driving risk mitigation strategies to protect the firm from potential operational, reputational, and compliance risks stemming from external relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive non-financial risk assessments for new and existing third-party vendors, suppliers, and partners, focusing on operational resilience, information security, data privacy, business continuity, regulatory compliance, and reputational risk.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of Citi's Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework, policies, and procedures within the Organization.
• Perform detailed due diligence on third parties, reviewing contracts, service level agreements, control environments, and adherence to security and compliance standards.
• Establish and execute ongoing monitoring activities for critical third parties, including performance reviews, control effectiveness evaluations, and incident management. Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management and relevant committees.
• Identify and escalate emerging third-party risks. Collaborate with business owners and third parties to develop and implement effective risk mitigation plans and corrective actions.
• Partner closely with business units, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and other risk functions to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to third-party risk management.
• Contribute to developing and delivering training and awareness programs on third-party risk management best practices for business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 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.
• Proficiency in managing massive datasets using advanced Excel functions, Tableau and other data analytical platforms
• Self motivated. Intellectual curiosity to stay abreast of modern technological advances and AI tools to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Solid data analytical skills.  Ability to integrate and analyze complex data from diverse reporting sources, identify key connections and produce comprehensive analytical outputs.
• Demonstrated capability to handle multiple, concurrent analytical projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to adjust to shifting and competing priorities while maintaining productivity and attention to detail.
• Advanced English Skills

Education: 

Bachelor's/University degree

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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family:

Cross-disciplinary Controls

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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