The Vice President (VP), Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Lead Analyst will be responsible for supporting and overseeing the Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program, also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA). Responsibilities include assisting with attestations (annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly), quality oversight, and reporting. The position involves identifying, analyzing, and assessing potential risks, ensuring timely remediation of control issues, and executing MCA in line with ORM Policy & Framework. Key tasks also include developing and maintaining ORM tools, monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), recommending MCA enhancements, and maintaining a comprehensive MCA tracking and reporting inventory. The role emphasizes driving MCA best practices, transformation, and consistent execution across business units, along with a strong focus on risk assessment in business decisions, compliance, ethical judgment, and transparent management of control issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support control activities of the Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program, also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
- Assist & oversee the MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.
- Identify, analyze, and assess potential risks, ensuring timely identification and remediation of significant control issues and operational events.
- Support the execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
- Develop and maintain ORM tools and methodologies to support accurate and consistent assessments of the risk and control environment
- Regularly monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate the effectiveness of risk and controls • Recommend enhancements or improvements as necessary to the MCA.
- Maintain a robust tracking and reporting MCA inventory including key metrics to provide visibility on the status of control gaps and MCA quality control processes
- Drive MCA best practices, transformation, and execution consistency across business/functions
- 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
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6-10 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.
- Strong 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.
- Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
- Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Proficiency in managing massive datasets using advanced Excel functions, Tableau and other data analytical platforms.
- Self motivated. Intellectual curiosity to stay abreast of modern technological advances and AI tools to enhance analytical capabilities.
- Solid data analytical skills. Ability to integrate and analyze complex data from diverse reporting sources, identify key connections and produce comprehensive analytical outputs.
- Demonstrated capability to handle multiple, concurrent analytical projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to adjust to shifting and competing priorities while maintaining productivity and attention to detail.
- Advanced English Skills required.
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Controls Governance & Oversight
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Job Family:
Managers Control Self-Assessment
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Assessment, Business Insights, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Controls Management, Data Quality Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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