Risk Appetite Strategy and Tech Lead Analyst - VP (hybrid)

Individuals in the Enterprise Risk Management are entrusted with managing the diverse and collective impact of the bank's risks. This involves identifying and managing enterprise-level and cross-cutting risks, designing scenarios for stress tests, managing climate risk, and safeguarding against reputational risk. This role is integral to the overarching objectives of the bank, as it ensures the bank's operations are within defined risk appetite and helps maintain financial stability. The role provides a comprehensive view of risk management, enabling the bank to anticipate, assess, and mitigate potential risks, crucial for the bank's sustained growth and success.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead key Enterprise Risk processes in close collaboration with Independent Risk Management, and business units to maintain a consistent risk profile that aligns with the firm's defined risk appetite.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the group’s policies, and procedures as part of the oversight responsibility.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancement and integrate risk appetite processes with other ERM initiatives, challenging any inconsistencies.
• Work collaboratively with 1LOD, and 2 LOD risk category, and business teams to achieve desired outcomes, while persistently reviewing and challenging their processes and methodologies.
• Develop a deep understanding of ERM and actively engage in strategic projects for senior management, providing the necessary oversight and review.
• Provide robust reviews and challenge practices and outcomes with an enterprise risk perspective.
• Influence teams with non- direct reporting lines to ensure effective implementation of compliance and risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of program requirements, manage issue resolution, and implement corrective actions in line with first Line of Defense (LOD) responsibilities.
• Escalate program risks appropriately after a thorough review and analysis.
• Support regulatory and audit reviews at various levels, supply necessary oversight to ensure compliance with all rules and standards.

• 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: 

• 6-10 years of experience
• Extensive knowledge in Risk Management and understanding of risk appetite concepts, risk limits, and related regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading key processes and global projects.
• Familiarity with developing, implementing, and monitoring risk appetite statements, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for process enhancement.
• Strong knowledge of risk category and business teams operations.
• Experience in collaborating with different teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven experience in dealing with senior management on strategic projects.
• Proficiency in managing and supporting the delivery of project requirements, administration, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative techniques and improve processes.
• Strong leadership skills to drive strategic initiatives and lead global projects.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing risk profiles and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for effective interaction with different teams and senior management.
• Understanding and proficiency in risk management principles and practices.
• Ability to challenge, oversee, and review processes and strategies
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage and support the delivery of project requirements, administration, and issue resolution.
• Exceptional critical thinking skills to address and resolve issues that may arise during project execution.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong ethical and professional standards.

Education: 

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

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