rohq mss csc Manila - head of controls execution (vp / c13)Citigroup

Markets and Securities Services CSC Manila (MSS CSC Manila) is an integral part of the Senior Business Management team in Markets & Securities Services. The function of the team is to maintain the control environment within the business where appropriate, to oversee enhancements and to formulate processes to address various internal and external control policies.
The Head of Controls Execution reports through to the Business Unit Head in Manila and will be closely coordinating with other members of the MSS Risk and Control teams and Business Managers globally.
The Business Risk Senior Manager accomplishes results through the management of professional team within MSS CSC Manila. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within the Markets Risk & Control area. Contributes to standards around which others will operate. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function. Requires basic commercial awareness. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Has responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness and delivery of end results of an area. May have responsibility for planning, budgeting and policy formulation within area of expertise. Involved in short-term planning resource planning. Full management responsibility of a team, which may include management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary and terminations and may include budget approval.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the execution of common controls for Markets and Securities Services business.
Handle business / team escalations and provide sound solutions in remediating issues
Decide on team strategies and plans of action to accomplish business goals
Cascade important information to team members and stakeholders
Manage communication with and coordination of the support functions within Markets and Securities Services
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.
Maintain and monitor the controls environment
Support the expansion and migration initiatives to be transitioned to the team
Support the team in driving changes and best practice procedures within Markets and Securities Services.
Review support functions processes and challenge procedures that are not consistent with MSS objectives.
Present controls developments to senior management
Coordinate and manage any Internal Audits and Compliance Assurance
Accomplishes results through the management of professional team(s) and department(s).
Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area.
Contributes to standards around which others will operate.
Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the entire function.
Requires basic commercial awareness.
Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.
Partners with the team on all new or modified processes to review through the appropriate governance routines and launch with adequate controls which can be monitored and reported.
Ensures internal reviews and external examinations are well managed with clearly evidenced controls.
Provided support of assigned business area by attending and participating in business meeting routines to provide control related updates to the team and learn about any new initiatives the team will need to support.
Proactively identifies emerging risks and assists the control team with resolving control gaps and issues and helps to create corrective action plans, inclusive of root cause identification and resolution.
Ad hoc control / audit related requests as needed.
Serve as partner on Manager Control Assessment (MCA) Quarterly Risk Assessment and the Annual Risk Assessment process.
Actively focus on process improvement, creating efficiencies, and ensuring proactive approach and partnership to audit management
Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
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 others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Qualifications:
Preferably with at least 10 years experience in management, risk management and/or regulatory compliance in one or more of the following risk disciplines: technology risk, business continuity, operational risk, supplier risk, or audit and controls. Broad knowledge of other risk areas, with strong understanding of supplier or third-party risk impact in a financial services company is a plus . Demonstrates knowledge of in-scope business and product areas
Project management and governance experience with demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed critical milestones. ·
Must have a Outstanding leadership, communication, and influencing skills as this leader will work with Sr leaders, and audit partners on a regular basis.
Ability to foster working relationships with other leaders across multiple lines of business and with support organizations, including auditors and regulators. ·
Demonstrated judgement and critical thinking skills.
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degree
Job Family Group: Risk Management
Job Family: Business Risk & Controls
Time Type: Full time
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Citigroup

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time