Business Execution- Risk & Controls Lead Analyst | Strategy, IR- Vice President

Citi•New York, NY

2d•$142,320 - $213,480•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Execution – Risk & Controls Lead Analyst is the primary Risk & Controls lead within the Business Execution team supporting Strategy, Corporate M&A, Investor Relations and Executive Scorecards. Reporting to the Business Execution Lead, the role leads execution, governance and ongoing enhancement of the first-line risk and control framework across these teams. Working independently, the role partners with senior business leaders, process and control owners, Finance Risk and Control Management, Internal Audit and other stakeholders. It helps ensure that applicable policies, standards, procedures and control requirements are understood, implemented, monitored and sustained. The role leads risk identification and assessment, control design and effectiveness, Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA), control monitoring and testing, policy and procedure governance, issue and remediation management, governance, reporting and risk analysis. The position requires sound judgment, analytical ability and disciplined execution. It interprets enterprise risk and control requirements, translates them into practical business processes, influences senior stakeholders and escalates material concerns. Business, process and control owners remain accountable for their risks and controls; this role provides the framework leadership, governance, coordination and effective challenge needed to promote consistent execution. Citi lists the position as full-time, based in New York, New York. The stated salary range is $142,320–$213,480. Eligible employees may also receive incentive and retention awards. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life, accident and disability insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave and paid holidays; availability may vary by jurisdiction, job level and hire date.

Requirements

6–10 years of relevant experience in risk and controls, business execution, operational risk, compliance, audit, governance or a related function within financial services.
Demonstrated experience with risk and control frameworks, including risk assessment, control design, control monitoring and testing, issue management and remediation.
Strong understanding of policies, standards, procedures, governance, control documentation and first-line risk management responsibilities.
Experience supporting audits, control reviews, compliance reviews, regulatory assessments or other assurance activities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify trends, synthesize information and communicate implications to senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive execution across a complex stakeholder environment without direct authority.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing concise management reporting and senior-leadership materials.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to high-quality, sustainable execution.
Bachelor’s or university degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA) or comparable risk and control self-assessment frameworks is strongly preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution and ongoing enhancement of the first-line risk and control framework across Strategy, Corporate M&A, Investor Relations and Executive Scorecards.
Assess business processes, risks and controls to identify gaps, evaluate control effectiveness and drive sustainable enhancements.
Identify emerging risks, recurring control weaknesses and opportunities to strengthen controls through process, governance or technology improvements.
Advise the Business Execution Lead and senior leadership on risk and controls.
Act as the central Business Execution partner to Finance Risk and Control Management and other independent control functions while reinforcing first-line accountability.
Lead execution, governance and enhancement of the Manager’s Control Assessment across supported functions.
Ensure processes, risks, controls, monitoring activities and assessments are identified, documented and maintained.
Direct periodic MCA activities, including risk and control assessments, monitoring, testing, attestations and quality reviews.
Coordinate MCA documentation, control descriptions, testing approaches and supporting evidence.
Analyze MCA results and control performance to identify gaps, adverse trends and remediation or management-attention needs.
Drive consistent MCA practices and documentation standards across supported functions.
Facilitate control monitoring and testing, assess the significance of deficiencies and drive corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with applicable Citi policies, standards and procedures owned by the functions, including periodic reviews and updates.
Lead business preparation and responses for Internal Audit and other independent reviews.
Ensure compliance with third-party management deliverables across the functions’ vendors, including rating agencies.
Establish and lead risk and control governance routines for supported teams.
Prepare and present risk and control updates for senior leadership and relevant governance forums.
Oversee open issues, remediation commitments, dependencies and upcoming deadlines.
Escalate delays, missed milestones and material execution risks to the Business Execution Lead and senior leadership.
Maintain a forward-looking view of key assessments, attestations, policy requirements, independent reviews and remediation milestones.
Identify ways to simplify, standardize and automate risk and control processes without reducing control effectiveness.
Promote a strong risk and control culture and reinforce accountability for effective control execution.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Life, accident and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards for eligible employees