SVP, Operational Risk Stress Testing Execution

The SVP Operational Risk Stress Testing manages the execution of stress tests for operational risk. These stress tests including enterprise stress tests, such as CCAR and DFAST and stress tests for entities across the globe where Citi has a presence. The role requires a balance of quantitative and analytics skills, leadership /management skills, and written and verbal communication skills.  The quantitative and analytical skills are needed to understand the models, interpret results and contribute to the model development agenda.  The SVP Operational Risk Stress Testing must work cross-functionally to manage the process and building consensus and support for recommendations.  Below is more detail on the responsibilities:

• Execute and communicate the results and assess whether the results fully reflect the underlying conditions of the stress tests.
• Assess the results (e.g., versus various benchmarks) and explain results to key constituents.
• Develop and justify model adjustments where warranted to best reflect stress test narratives and current conditions.
• Partner closely with Finance regarding the operational risk component of Citi’s financial plan
• Work with the technology team to implement improvements to the stress testing methodologies in an IT environment.
• Engage with stakeholders, including internal governance groups, audit and other cross functional constituents regarding the operational risk stress tests.
• Prepare communication materials for senior governance groups.
• Develop processes and procedures to assure that the execution process is efficient and appropriately controlled.
• Lead the analysis and preparation of comprehensive risk reports, identifying and quantifying risks across portfolios such as Credit, Market, and Operational.
• Mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance on advanced risk management practices.
• Make independent, risk-based decisions that align with compliance policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively escalate potential risks and control issues, proposing innovative solutions for the continuous improvement of risk management frameworks.
• Design and implement time-sensitive analytics and complex reports, providing critical data for portfolio monitoring and strategic decision-making.
• Implement interactive business insights data visualization artifacts using Tableau Desktop.
• Analyze reporting requirements of regulators and senior management, and propose effective reporting and monitoring solutions.
• Collaborate efficiently with Internal Audit on Management's Risk Assessment (MRA) and Corrective Action Plans.
• Develop strong partnerships with stakeholders, handle challenges, and defend team decisions.
• Enhance data models, data flows, and reporting processes as part of migration to strategic tech tools.
• Present in-depth analysis on key Risk metrics during Senior Management Committee reviews.
• Lead policy-driven, remediation-driven, and regulatory initiatives, tracking progress and proposing recommendations.
• Interpret complex requests from senior management and regulators, providing appropriate solutions or alternatives.
• Deliver timely ad-hoc information for regulatory requests and audit reviews.
• Ensure compliance with key controls and process documentation requirements.
• Is an enthusiastic and early adopter of change; takes ownership for helping others see a better future and stay positive during uncertainty.
• Demonstrates and inspires curiosity in seeking new ways to overcome challenges; actively applies learning from failures.
• Challenges self and others to seek out and communicate alternative views even when unpopular; welcomes diverse ideas to improve outcomes.
• Acts as a change catalyst by identifying and helping others see where new ideas could benefit the organization.
• Proactively seeks to understand and act in alignment with organizational decisions; helps others prioritize team and enterprise success over their own personal agenda
• Focuses on highest-priority work aligned to business goals; helps others effectively manage competing priorities.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to streamline work; creates process improvements that enhance efficiency for self and the team.
• Takes personal accountability for escalating, identifying, and managing potential risk; implements controls that enhance the client experience and operational effectiveness.
• Anticipates problems and proactively identifies solutions that address the root causes and result in meaningful improvements.
• Sets high expectations and invests the necessary effort to deliver excellence and exceed performance goals.
• Role-models and helps others to do the right thing for clients and Citi in all situations, even when difficult
• Engages key stakeholders early and often and actively looks for opportunities to improve collaboration in achieving common goals.
• Proactively seeks out opportunities to volunteer in Citi programs that support the community; advocates for solutions that meet the needs of Citi’s clients and the community.
• Enthusiastically promotes the unique needs and preferences of colleagues; makes active commitment to help colleagues achieve balance, well-being, and development.
• Leverages varied networks to recruit diverse talent; advocates for colleagues with diverse skillsets, styles, and experiences to gain career opportunities.
• Empathetically listens and understands others’ positions before acting on issues; works to amplify voices that are minimized in the workplace
• 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: 

• 10+ years of experience
• Certifications such as CPA, FRM or CFA are a plus.
• Exposure and achievement in large scale regulatory facing change programs.
• Experience in managing complex, high-stake projects involving regulatory compliance or changes.
• Ability to navigate the regulatory environment and develop compliance strategies.
• Familiarity with Citigroup's risk processes and practices.
• Direct involvement in processes such as CCAR, CECL, IFRS9, and regulatory stress testing, including understanding the regulatory requirements surrounding these processes and ensuring compliance.
• Expertise in understanding and managing financial instruments, risk metrics, and stress testing.
• Advanced proficiency in programming/modeling, including the creation and management of financial models and algorithms.
• Enhanced critical thinking skills for strategizing and innovating based on complex financial data.
• Superior communication skills to convey complex financial and risk-related concepts effectively.
• Advanced project management skills, particularly for projects involving complex financial instruments and risk metrics.
• Deep understanding of the banking domain, especially risk management and credit policies.
• Improved data analysis and statistical skills, with a focus on application in financial and risk management scenarios.

Education: 

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

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