About the role
AI summarisedThis is a senior risk and control management role at Citi, part of the Wealth business, overseeing Risk & Control functions across Asia South operations. The role involves strengthening controls, leading audits, implementing AI tools, and ensuring alignment with the firm's Risk Appetite.
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Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Risk & Control functions across Asia South CG/CPC Operations (Core Ops, Citiphone, and Credit Ops).
- Strengthen existing controls, maintain audit-readiness, and lead internal and external audits.
- Implement advanced tools, including AI, to enhance controls across teams.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of enterprise-wide standards and strategies for the Bank's Risk and Control program.
- Provide guidance to global partners and collaborate with Risk and Control teams for effective monitoring.
- Manage frameworks for identifying and assessing all types of risks (processing, emerging, operational) and regulatory compliance across lines of business, particularly for transaction monitoring.
- Lead strategic program implementations and cross-functional projects for the Global Monitoring Risk Management & Policy team, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Manage and execute strategic design and process improvement projects across the enterprise.
- Support the design, development, and continuous enhancement of Citi's comprehensive controls program, focusing on efficiency and risk reduction.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to assess and mitigate potential risks, ensuring operations remain within the firm's defined Risk Appetite, considering business environment changes and regulatory requirements.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert for senior stakeholders and team members. Manage, plan, and execute project deliverables, and oversee team activities.
- Prepare timely and clear updating materials for Risk and Controls matters and represent Wealth Ops at various forums.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in risk management, controls, or related field within financial services.
- Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Proven ability to lead audits and manage audit readiness.
- Experience with AI and advanced tools for control enhancement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence across all organizational levels.
- Project management experience with strategic initiatives.
- Knowledge of wealth management or consumer banking operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, FRM) preferred.
- Experience with automation and process improvement.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.