Investment Operations - Risk & Control - Senior Vice President

Individuals in Assessment & design are responsible for developing, designing, and implementing controls programs, and providing review and guidance on robust controls design adhering to Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Frameworks. Individuals proactively identify and drive controls enhancements such as automation, standardization and rationalization including transformation execution activities. Includes first line activities for identification, measurement (significance and likelihood), and ongoing assessment of key risks and controls in partnership with relevant process owners to drive management decisions to operate within the firm’s Risk Appetite. Responsibilities:  Partner with the Global Wealth Investments Operations group (including Securities [Corporate Actions, Mutual Funds, Settlement, Income Processing, Security Pricing], Brokerage Operations, Alternative Investments, Capital Markets.) Provides leadership and direction through a large team of professionals and/or junior managers. Provide leadership to drive optimization and efficiencies in projects Assist management in guiding and influencing decisions that conform to business objectives Manage the design, development, and implementation of Citi's comprehensive controls program.  Assess the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and executing necessary changes.  Continually manage controls enhancements geared towards increasing efficiency and reducing risk.  Regularly assess the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives. Work closely with key stakeholders and process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite. Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential risks, develop risk mitigation activities, and define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation.  Drive execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies. Collaborate with business and functions to understand control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.  Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management, ensuring the controls program aligns with these standards.  Provide regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design. 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