SVP, Fin Solutions Group Manager - FR Y-14 Transaction Testing

The Quality Assurance, Testing, and Validation team is part of the Finance Chief Operating Office (COO). This team plays a critical role within Finance and the broader firm by ensuring the organization’s adherence to regulatory standards and driving operational efficiency through first line testing and quality assurance initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape enterprise-wide strategies, collaborate with global stakeholders, and contribute to the organization’s long-term success.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Vice President to join our Quality Assurance, Testing, and Validation (QATV) team within the Transaction Testing group. The Financial Solutions Group Manager will play a critical role in leading transaction testing for FR Y-14 Regulatory Reports. Additionally, this role will partner with Reports Owners, Functional Chief Data Officers (FCDOs) Global Technology and QATV support teams to adopt and execute transaction testing sprints and ensure adherence to the QATV Methodology & Procedures. This individual also requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. This role will also allow the opportunity to lead and direct a team of professionals.

Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of a QA function within the relevant part of the 1st line of defense in the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the testing function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Leads the Quality Assurance CCAR Transaction Testing team towards successful delivery of team objectives. 
•    Facilitates the identification of areas of prioritization, provides guidance throughout testing sprints, develops team member’s skills, and seeks or provides training on sprint scope
•    Participates in formulating and setting strategic direction for the process and organization 
•    Plays a part in settling and operating necessary forums and frameworks to establish and govern policies and starts for global Finance processes
•    Supports Internal Audit, ICRM, ORM and Regulatory Transaction Testing Reviews for Reporting
•    Presents Transaction Testing Sprint Results on various Data & Report Committees and Forums
•    Ensures our partners in Global Tech, Business Technology, Report Owners, and external consultants are aligned to the relevant sprints and the QATV Methodology & Procedures
•    Reviews teams’ analysis for exceptions and insights on testing results, and communicate update/ results effectively to senior managers and stakeholders
•    Works with stakeholders to ensure action plans are in place to address gaps identified in the QA process and validate the remediation when complete
•    Responsible for ensuring adequate and effective controls are in place for the QA process as well as ensuring team's compliance with controls
•    Creates a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizations. Develop strong working relationships with Report Owners, independent review teams, internal audit teams, and other key stakeholders
•    Participates in assessing and incorporating changing business, regulatory and market information needs into finance processes and applications
•    Participates in formulating and setting strategic direction for the process, organization and architecture covering Finance across Citi businesses, products, functions and locations
•    Plays a part in settling and operating necessary forums and frameworks to establish and govern policies and starts for global Finance processes
•    Participates in assessing and incorporating changing business, regulatory and market information needs into finance processes and applications
•    Leads and directs a team of professionals
•    Applies in-depth knowledge of the business impact of process design and technical contributions
•    Accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions
•    Regularly interacts with peers within the firm and externally, including regulators and professional organizations
•    Provides advice to internal clients on the implications of business trends, issues, operating environment changes and firm or business unit strategy
•    Performs other duties and functions as assigned

Qualifications:
•    Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields. Advanced degree a plus
•    10+ years of relevant experience within the financial services industry required. Audit or prior regulatory reporting and/or transaction testing experience preferred
•    Strong background in U.S. regulatory reports with specific knowledge of CCAR and FR Y-14A/Q/M
•    In depth knowledge of banking products / systems highly preferred
•    Requires thorough knowledge of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas
•    Working knowledge of the industry, direct competitors’ products, and services is also necessary to contribute to the commercial goals of the business
•    Strong people management skills. Experience directly managing a global team a plus
•    Frequently involved with a variety of broad based and complex issues requiring conceptual thinking.
•    Experience and demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
•    Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions in the absence of detailed instructions
•    Proficient Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
•    Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely to both technical experts, non-technical business leaders, and senior leadership to facilitate discussions with senior stakeholders and to clearly articulate findings, defend point of view amongst various groups
•    Ability to collaborate, coordinate and execute with the broader teams, business partners, Report Owners, Data Providers, technology and global functions to drive the implementation of strategies and successful execution of tracing sprints 

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