Job Information
Citigroup Business Risk and Control Officer - London in London, United Kingdom
Team/Role Overview
The Finance Controls Testing Utility Team is responsible for the testing of controls that are designed and owned by Citi’s Finance division. The team is situated within the Global Functions Control Testing Utility and resided within the Chief Operating Officer’s organization’s Central Controls Capabilities. The Global Functions Control Testing Utility is responsible for assessing and testing Controls that’s been designed and executed by Citi’s Global Functions teams such as Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Technology, Chief Operating Officer & Enterprise Services and Public Affairs as well as the Citi Bank North America Legal Entity.
This position reports to the Finance Controls Testing Team Leader and is an execution-oriented individual contributor position accountable for the end-to-end controls testing of Finance Controls. This role is a subject matter expert of finance controls, including assessing, testing and development of Control procedures and has a thorough understanding of Finance functions, Internal Controls, MCA (Managers Control Assessment) Frameworks and processes.
The Finance Controls Testing Team Analyst follows the latest trends in controls testing and keeps abreast of finance industry, function, and process change, and adapts them for application within own job and covered businesses and functions (e.g. Controllers, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting).
A dynamic role with cross functional exposure requiring strong communication skills to influence and collaborate with, partners, peers and often at a senior level, to achieve both regulatory and business strategic objectives.
Accountable for controls assessment and testing execution, including Control Test Planning, Controls & Tool Design Assessments, Results Reporting & Insight, Exception Dispositioning and remediation actions. The role necessitates a degree of responsibility to contribute to technical control testing strategy.
What you’ll do
Work experience within Risk & Controls roles
Experience in a finance function at a Global Bank or Financial institution preferred (e.g. Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Regulatory Reporting).
Understanding of Financial Products and Services.
Subject matter expert of Controls design, execution and/or control testing.
Excellent understanding Internal Controls and MCA (Managers Control Assessment) frameworks and processes.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly strong in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint and MS Teams.
Exposure to Testing tools / harnesses and ability to use Business Intelligence software will be a plus.
Strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others in a matrixed environment.
Strong people and relationship management skills ensuring collaboration with key partners and stakeholders.
Independent thinker and able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
Ability to work effectively with team members, partners, and stakeholders virtually and across different geographies and time zones.
What we’ll need from you
Experience in Risk and Control, internal Controls and MCA (Managers Control Assessment) frameworks and processes.
Experience in a finance function at a Global Bank or Financial institution preferred (e.g. Controllers, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Regulatory Reporting).
Understanding of Financial Products and Services.
Subject matter expert of Controls design, execution and/or control testing.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly strong in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint and MS Teams.
Exposure to Testing tools / harnesses and ability to use Business Intelligence software will be a plus.
Strong communication and diplomacy skills to guide and influence others in a matrixed environment.
Strong people and relationship management skills ensuring collaboration with key partners and stakeholders.
Independent thinker and able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
Ability to work effectively with team members, partners, and stakeholders virtually and across different geographies and time zones.
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or alternative in Finance, Master's degree or alternative preferred.
Professional accounting qualifications preferred.
What we can offer you
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
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
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
Job Family Group:
Risk Management
Job Family:
Business Risk & Control
Time Type:
Full time
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