Director, Risk Governance, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York ▼
Irving

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

170000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Risk Governance Director leads a team responsible for (i) managing the Citigroup and Citibank N.A. Risk Committees at the management and Board levels; (ii) overseeing and maintaining the Risk Governance Committee Standard and supporting procedures, controls, and training; and (iii) reviewing and improving governance practices for Risk Governance Committees across in adherence to Citi’s Policies, Standards and Procedures. This position reports to the Head of Risk Governance and Chief of Staff to the Citigroup CRO, which sits under the Risk Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The role provides a unique vantage point to gain an enterprise-wide perspective and deeper understanding of the material risks across the firm. In addition, the role provides the opportunity to work closely with the Risk Leadership Team, Citigroup Executive Management Team, as well as various business and function stakeholders.

Job Responsibility:

Manage diverse and remote teams of managers and/or senior professionals by providing strong leadership and direction
Oversee the review and update of the Risk Governance Committee standards and procedures to ensure they are effective and comply with Citi Policies and regulatory requirements
Responsible for providing regular updates related to Risk Governance to senior management and the Board to meet reporting expectations
Manage the operations of the parent-level Risk governance committees, which includes agendas setting, stakeholder communications, material development, working to improving alignment and coordination across all Risk committees, demonstrating robust escalation and corporate governance processes
Oversee and monitor governance responsibilities for the GRMC, CBNA RC, and Board RMCs, track coverage of top risks and oversee follow-up items
Interact and communicate with senior management to identify key topics of interest to bring to the GRMC, CBNA RC, and/or Board RMCs
Advise internal stakeholders on presentation materials submitted to ensure effective, appropriate and accurate communications
Responsible for timely updates to committee secretary, and co-chairs as appropriate, to facilitate effective decision-making and ensure that committee activities align with organizational goals and governance standards
Drive high priority strategic/regulatory ad hoc projects for the Risk Governance Committee function across their lifecycle by identifying and structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change
Develop strong working relationships and effectively partner with key stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization (business & functions) to accomplish goals
Help define improved Risk Governance Committee controls in line with expanded Manager Control Assessment expectations, which will require ongoing execution and monitoring
Lead Internal Audit (IA) activities for risk governance and support regulatory validation activities tied to transformation requirements
Keep abreast of regulatory changes, new regulations, and internal policy changes
Perform ad-hoc responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in Risk Management function with a bank, Financial Services consulting, or regulatory body
Understanding of regulatory requirements for Risk Governance and Corporate Governance including Regulation YY and Heightened Standards
Experience in managing and driving senior governance forums
Experience managing diverse and remote teams
Excellent executive presence with success influencing, facilitating, and partnering at these levels
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
Superior writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and policy interpretations through concise and clear messaging
Excellent complex problem solving, organizational, and time management skills. Previous experience in project management a plus
High attention to detail, proactive, proven ability to drive results, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly learn new concepts and pick up business knowledge
High proficiency in MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams)
Bachelor's/University degree in a finance, business, or a technical discipline
MBA or other advance degree desired

Nice to have:

Previous experience in project management a plus
MBA or other advance degree desired

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 27, 2025

Expiration:
July 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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