Risk Execution Lead - London, United Kingdom - Citi

Citi

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Risk organisation's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is looking for a
Risk Execution Lead to manage the successful execution of commitments in the Independent Risk Management (IRM) Citi Transformation programme an on-going Business As Usual (BAU).

The role will work closely with Citi's Chief Admin Officer, Head of Global Risk Review, the various Transformation Program Directors, IRM Business Function, Risk Project Management office and Internal Audit to ensure the successful execution of the Transformation programmes and on-going BAU.

The Execution Lead is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas providing support and direction to a team of professionals.

Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function.

Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area and will exercise control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Will be Involved in short, medium and long-term projects within IRM.

What you'll do:

Accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas.
Support and directs a team of professionals.
Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function.
Applies indepth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity.
Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions.
Ensure that emerging risks identified are socialised with key stakeholders and mitigation strategies are in place.
Identify areas of engagement based on level of investment, inherent risk, complexity of change and other risk factors.
Execute Risk Control coverage strategy, ensure appropriate risk mitigation actions are in place and escalate to senior management as appropriate.
Provide supervision of Risk Control team's efforts and assist with prioritizing and addressing roadblocks encountered.
Leverage reporting to identify trends, themes and areas requiring improved controls.
Support Manager's Control Assessment monitoring, identification of key controls and improvements required.

What we'll need from you:

Demonstrated experience in leading effective crossfunctional risk programme and stakeholder management including risk managers, business areas across the 3 lines of defense and internal audit.
Ability to plan and organise, working well both in a team setting and independently. General understanding of relevant banking regulation and supervisory expectations for large complex financial institutions.
Experience in working with senior stakeholders with the ability to engage with colleagues at all levels including regulators.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness and ability to work across all levels of organization, including experience with senior management level presentations and communications.
Ability to influence teams, with nondirect reporting lines, including teams comprised of senior managers to garner support and secure buyin across a wide range of stakeholders to deliver excellent outcomes.
Ability to create a strong network of relationships among peers, internal partners, external constituencies and decision makers.
Quick learner, with ability to understand complex requirements and translate into clear and simple guidance for the business.
Strategic thinker with track record of execution excellence.
Demonstrated thought leadership with the ability to develop a strategic vision.
Excellent people leadership skills to develop and retain high performing talent.
Ability to work in an agile environment and easily adapts to changing demands and priorities.
Selfstarter who can work independently and with limited supervision.
Selfmotivated and results oriented.
Sound knowledge of internal audit and regulatory validation of risk management capabilities.
Solid relevant experience including Internal Audit and Regulatory transformation experience in design and implementation of risk related programs.
Bachelor's/University degree required, Master's degree preferred.