Services Control Testing Automation Initiatives Lead, Senior Vice President, Citi

Citi

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Job Description:

The Markets and Banking Control Testing Automation Initiatives Lead is an expert on data-based control and control testing digitization and automation techniques with great familiarity with existing and emerging technologies around data management and data analytics and will interact with senior managers at Director or Managing Director levels. This position reports to the Services, Markets, Banking/ International & Client Control Testing Automation Initiatives Head within the Control Testing Utility; and is a strategic- and execution-oriented senior role accountable for identifying and delivering control testing automation initiatives within their scope.

Job Responsibility:

Supports the Services, Markets, Banking/ International & Client Controls Testing Utility by providing support on the design and implementation of automated control monitoring and testing tools
Serves as key subject matter expert on control testing automation initiatives
Leads the control testing automation pipeline management, being responsible for prioritizing initiatives, escalating any blocks and continuously forecasting the work effort
Engages the In-Business Controls team, colleagues in the Control Testing Utility and Control Owners to review Processes, Risks and Controls and gain a thorough understanding of the expected control monitoring and testing tools, analyzing and defining an executable automated solution
Conducts research as required on data availability, including location, format and access needed for the target data
Maintains relationships and drives accountability with directs, partners, and stakeholders to drive control testing's success in support of the business's strategy
Prepares for the rollout and validates the reports that are provided by the automation team on an escalated basis, determining if the results are acceptable and as planned for the tool
Validate initial results and perform a hand-off to monitoring and testing analysts and make sure that control testing procedures are validated for accuracy
Serves as liaison with testing analyst and automation team on any issues that may occur with the automation after the rollout for escalations
Maintains the automation dashboard for Services ensuring timeliness and quality of projects being delivered
Appropriately assesses 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 others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
Supports other relevant work efforts of the department where needed and as directed by their manager

Requirements:

Proven experience developing automated solutions and applications in financial services
Significant experience in one or more Banking, International or Client products and services
Strong risk and control awareness with a good understanding of Managers Control Assessment frameworks
Subject matter expert on data management and reporting
Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint
In-depth experience with tools such as JIRA, FDR, IBS, Eclipse, and Workflow Management tools preferred
Excellent people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others and foster a sense of collaboration
Effective communication, written and presentation skills
Exemplary analytical and continuous improvement skills
Independent thinker and able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions
Ability to work effectively on virtual teams, including across different geographies and time zones preferred
University degree

What we offer:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
increasing with tenure
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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