AVP, Americas Real Estate Services (res) - cross Disciplinary Controls Sr. Analyst - C12 (hybrid)

AVP, Americas Real Estate Services (RES)-Cross Disciplinary Controls Sr. Analyst - C12 (Hybrid)

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Job Overview

Cross Disciplinary Controls Sr. Analyst will work within Real Estate Services (RES) supporting Americas (NAM & Latam), reporting into the Americas Head of Risk and Control for RES. RES overseas real estate manages properties worldwide, and supports the businesses through the development and maintenance of office buildings, data centers and retail branches. RES provides real estate services and premises that are cost effective, safe, and productive. The primary mission of the RES Americas R&C Officer is to partner with RES Americas Senior Management and the Americas Operations team to help ensure that operational risks within the unit are mitigated and controls are functioning effectively. The role requires a significant amount of coordination and control oversight across the different functional areas within the RES Operations (e.g., Project Management, Lease Administration, Building Operations).

Individuals in Cross Disciplinary Controls are responsible for multiple activities within the Controls capabilities such as assessment & design, MCA, QA, Monitoring & Testing, Issue Management and/or Governance Reporting & Analysis for effective end to end oversight, design, implementation, and execution of controls. Individuals in this role may cover a broad range of in-business/function risk and control responsibilities rather than focusing on one specific role.

Responsibilities:

• Help assess the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
• Help drive controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Help assist in the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Management and Compliance Policies.
• Contribute to the oversight of the MCA program, including the annual/semi-annual/quarterly/monthly attestation, quality oversight, and related reporting.
• Help assist in the execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Perform assessment activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality.
• Help management of issues with key stakeholders.
• Participate in issue quality reviews ensuring compliance with Issue Management Policy, Standards and Procedures.
• Develop standardized risk and controls reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision-making in line with the expectations of senior management, Board, and Regulators.
• Be involved in operations of Citi's governance committees, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-8 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.
• Strong 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.
• Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Understanding of Citi's Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Advanced English Skills required.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group: Controls Governance & Oversight

Job Family: Cross-disciplinary Controls

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills: Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.