VP, Finance Solutions Lead Analyst

The Quality Assurance, Testing and Validation 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.

The Financial Solutions Lead will be primarily responsible for managing a high volume of testing Regulatory reports, including FR Y-14A/Q/M. The Lead will work closely with Report Owners, Global Functions Technology (GFT), and QATV support functions to execute testing sprints.

The Financial Solutions Lead is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead analysts support transaction testing reviews including prioritizing work, providing guidance throughout book of work, developing junior analysts’ testing skill set, report and product knowledge through training
• Ensure our partners in Global Tech, Business Technology, Report Owners, Source Document Providers, and external consultants are aligned to the relevant book of work and the QATV Methodology & Procedures
• Assign, manage, and review work of team, evaluating their findings and judgment in applying regulatory principles to reporting
• Identify issues and exceptions, produce analysis and insights on findings, and communicate updates and results effectively to other leads and managers
• Work 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
• Ensure proper documentation of review evidence to support the results
• Maintain and ensure adherence to proper desktop procedures for the QA process
• Support managers engagement as needed with Regulatory & Management Transaction Testing reporting reviews along with Internal Audit, ICRM, ORM and/or Regulator reviews
• Promote 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
• Strategic professional who advises on directional strategy by analyzing subject matter and its application in own job and the business
• Acts as a technical expert who acts as an advisor on significant business/product decisions
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Can exercise independence of judgment and autonomy
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members

Qualifications:

• 6-10+ years of relevant experience, within the financial services industry preferred
• Strong background in U.S. Regulatory reports with specific knowledge of CCAR and FR Y-14A/Q/M. Audit or prior regulatory reporting experience preferred
• In depth knowledge of banking products / systems preferred
• Recognized technical authority for an area within the business
• 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
• 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, Global Functions Technology to drive the implementation of strategies and successful execution of tracing sprints

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, potentially Master’s degree
• CPA preferred

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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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