Issue Management Director

Citi • Tampa, FL

23h

About The Position

Individuals in Issue Management are responsible for the coordination and comprehensive management of issues with key stakeholders, such that Citi achieves and maintains compliance and appropriately remediates findings from internal and external reviews as well as self-identified issues. Includes coordinating with key stakeholders to investigate controls gaps or failures, develop corrective action plans, and provide robust challenge enabling the key stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions by addressing root causes and adopting enhanced discipline including consideration of lessons learned for the timely closure of issues. Responsibilities: Act as a key resource for Issue Management teams to advise and support on the effective design and implementation of issue remediation plans, through a review and challenge of Issue description and scope, corrective action plans (CAP) and data quality of system input to ensure appropriate risk mitigation efforts are made in accordance with Control Framework Lead the coordination and comprehensive management of issues with key stakeholders Oversight issue quality reviews ensuring compliance with Issue Management Policy, Standards and Procedures • Lead Business / Function Quality Control engagement across the full lifecycle of high impact issue remediations and key remediation programs Responsible for robust tracking and reporting issue inventory including issue quality metrics to provide visibility on the status of control gaps and Issues quality control processes highlighting risk and escalating concerns in timely manner Drive robust challenge enabling the key stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions to address root causes Oversee development and implementation of analytical tools to evaluate issue remediation trends, identify key risks, and fashion insights for the improvement of processes Proactively identify and analyze potential control gaps and operational risks across Citi, leveraging data analysis to assess impact and recommend proactive mitigation strategies Partner with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive corrective action plans to address identified control gaps or failures Responsible for integration of lessons learned from previous experiences into the development of corrective action plans, promoting continuous improvement and timely closure of issues Ensures Citi is compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies Foster strong partnerships with internal audit, business units, and senior management, communicating effectively to drive issue resolution, influence decision-making, and promote a culture of risk awareness 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

Requirements

• 15+ 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.
• Demonstrate sound business judgment.
• Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• In depth understanding of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
• Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
• Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
• Excellent 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.
• Deep understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent 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.
• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a key resource for Issue Management teams to advise and support on the effective design and implementation of issue remediation plans, through a review and challenge of Issue description and scope, corrective action plans (CAP) and data quality of system input to ensure appropriate risk mitigation efforts are made in accordance with Control Framework
• Lead the coordination and comprehensive management of issues with key stakeholders
• Oversight issue quality reviews ensuring compliance with Issue Management Policy, Standards and Procedures
• Lead Business / Function Quality Control engagement across the full lifecycle of high impact issue remediations and key remediation programs
• Responsible for robust tracking and reporting issue inventory including issue quality metrics to provide visibility on the status of control gaps and Issues quality control processes highlighting risk and escalating concerns in timely manner
• Drive robust challenge enabling the key stakeholders to implement sustainable solutions to address root causes
• Oversee development and implementation of analytical tools to evaluate issue remediation trends, identify key risks, and fashion insights for the improvement of processes
• Proactively identify and analyze potential control gaps and operational risks across Citi, leveraging data analysis to assess impact and recommend proactive mitigation strategies
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive corrective action plans to address identified control gaps or failures
• Responsible for integration of lessons learned from previous experiences into the development of corrective action plans, promoting continuous improvement and timely closure of issues
• Ensures Citi is compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Foster strong partnerships with internal audit, business units, and senior management, communicating effectively to drive issue resolution, influence decision-making, and promote a culture of risk awareness
• 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

Benefits

• In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards.
• Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs.
• Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.
• For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com.
• Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director