Asia South Cluster International Controls Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
Singapore, Singapore

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

The Asia South Cluster International Controls Lead is a senior level position responsible to lead, manage and support the controls activities performed by International Controls team in the Asia South cluster/countries. The role reports into and supports the Asia Banking and International Controls Head in oversight/governance and delivery of controls activities for the local franchises, ensuring regulatory matters are promptly addressed, management of Escalations framework, oversight of Issues/CAPs and co-ordination of local regulatory exams/Internal audits in line with the target operating model for the unit.

Job Responsibility:

Provide overall leadership, management and execution of the Controls strategy and operating model of the unit, with focus on fostering a culture of controls and accountability
responsible for supporting MCA transformation activities and oversee the execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures in the cluster
manage & oversight the Escalations framework for the cluster/countries including reporting
lead the assessment of activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality
oversee regulatory exams/internal audits impacting local franchises in the Cluster
improve the issue management discipline of the Businesses /Clusters/Legal Entities /countries by driving accountability in the franchise, including self-identification of issues, timely and quality resolution of the issues and focus on root cause analysis and remediation as well as drive lessons learnt exercise
oversee and manage franchise governance forums and franchise controls reporting activities for the countries/clusters
build credible and trusted relationships with functional partners across business management, 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense colleagues
closely working with Business Execution teams in maintaining a robust controls environments and supporting controls related activities
co-ordinate Legal Entity risk identification process across all applicable Business and Functions, while driving standardization with global processes and Legal Entities
manage and oversee the delivery of the annual Local Regulatory Requirements Review (Tier 3-5) for the Legal Entities and/or Cluster
drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk
oversee the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies
lead the development of standard and risk controls reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision-making in line with the expectations senior of management, Board, and Regulators
oversee the operations of Citi's governance committees, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items
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

Requirements:

15+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry
demonstrate sound business judgment
ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details
develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives
in depth understanding of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles
developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks
requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation
proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry
proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes
deep understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices
deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures
demonstrate exceptional leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
excellent analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes
ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences
strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation
excellent communication skills
ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups
exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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