Assessment & Design Director, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

170000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Individuals in Assessment & Design are responsible for developing, designing, and implementing controls programs and providing review and guidance on robust controls design adhering to Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Frameworks. This includes proactively identifying and driving controls enhancements such as automation, standardization, and rationalization, as well as overseeing risk assessment to ensure operations remain within the firm’s Risk Appetite.

Job Responsibility:

Manages large, potentially diverse teams of managers and/or senior professionals by providing leadership and direction through managers
manage an innovative environment of diverse teams to encourage the development and implementation of robust control programs and strategies
make critical decisions that are guided by functional objectives
oversee the design, development, and implementation of Citi's comprehensive controls program
evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes
continually manage and drive controls enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
oversee the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives
provide oversight for key stakeholders and process owners to make management decisions that maintain operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite
work with key stakeholders to assess potential risks, develop risk mitigation activities, and define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation
oversee the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies
collaborate with business and functional teams to understand control processes and identify potential areas for improvement
stay up to date on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards
oversee the regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design
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
ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls
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
excellent knowledge in the development and execution for controls
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

What we offer:

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 11, 2025

Expiration:
June 17, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Assessment & Design Director

Citi

Location:United States, New York

Category:Finance

Contract Type:Employment contract