Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) Sr. Lead Analyst - SVP

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in the controls space for highly complex areas within finance, governance, operational loss capture, and scenario analysis.
• Manage the execution of control activities in support of Managers Control Self-Assessment (MCA) program, also known as Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA).
• Manage 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 risk events.
• Drive 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.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluate effectiveness of the risk and controls.
• Propose enhancements or improvements as necessary to the MCA.
• Implement a robust tracking and reporting MCA inventory including key metrics to provide visibility on the status of control gaps and MCA quality control processes, highlighting risk and escalating concerns in a timely manner.
• Champion MCA best practices transformation, and execution consistency across business/functions.
• Partner with control owners on inherent risk rationale and reassessment of rationale in accordance with monitoring results.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with in-Business & Function Risk / Control Leads and other key stakeholders.
• Produce analytics, status updates and monthly reporting to inform decision-making regarding control performance and potential enhancements.
• Contribute to a robust control environment and culture.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Track record leading Control related projects and programs.
• Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
• Experience with design, re-design, or enhancing of control environments and risk and control self-assessment processes.
• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively problem solve.
• Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
• Expert 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.
• Expert understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong 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.
• Proven results working across teams and boundaries, regardless of titles and roles, to deliver value to internal and external clients.
• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.