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Citi · 3 days ago

Senior Vice President - Program Management - Risk

Citi is a leading global financial services company, and they are seeking a Senior Vice President for their Program Management within the Risk Chief Administrative Office. This role involves overseeing the strategic enhancements of a business application supporting the Enterprise Risk Management Training Program, ensuring its evolution to meet program needs and managing system development initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the ERMTP business application encompassing strategic planning, requirements definition, design, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
Oversee the detailed gathering, analysis, and documentation of business requirements from various stakeholders, translating them into clear, actionable functional specifications
Lead the creation and continuous maintenance of necessary ERMTP business application documentation, including specifications, user guides, training materials, and operational procedures, ensuring accuracy and accessibility
Collaborate effectively with business partners, product owners, and other technology teams to define the strategic roadmap and prioritize initiatives for the ERMTP business application
Develop, manage and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategies, test plans, test cases, and defects, working closely with stakeholders to facilitate effective user validation
Communicate UAT progress, risks, and outcomes to key stakeholders, driving resolution of identified issues/defects
Provide regular, comprehensive reporting to senior management and relevant stakeholders on project status, application performance metrics, risks, and other program metrics/reports to support team objectives, offering insights and recommendations
Drive problem-solving efforts and provide expert technical leadership for complex issues and challenges related to the business application
Work with Management on governance and the facilitation of the execution of the Manager Control Assessment (MCA, i.e. Risk & Control Self-Assessment) as required by the MCA Standard including the assessment and appropriate approval of risk associated with business changes
Assess, with Management, the adherence to the MCA Standard through controls after the execution of a process
Assist Management in exercising control over Operational and Compliance Risk in accordance with established Policy requirements
Take ownership to ensure that risk and control responsibilities and accountabilities are embedded, including providing training and leading by example
Assist Management in guiding and influencing standards and procedures that conform to enterprise requirements and support sound operational and compliance risk management
Apply knowledge of the business, products or services to identify and implement control points and processes throughout ERMTP
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

Qualification

Enterprise Risk ManagementSystem Development LifecycleUser Acceptance TestingSoftware Project ManagementDocumentation DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsProfessional CertificationProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

10+ years of progressive experience in leading and managing system development, maintenance, and enhancement initiatives for enterprise-level applications in ERM, Risk Management, Controls, Compliance or Internal Audit
Proven experience in leading system development lifecycle processes, including comprehensive requirement gathering, design, testing, and deployment
Demonstrated expertise in planning, executing, and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities, coordinating with diverse business user groups
Extensive experience in managing and successfully delivering complex software projects, preferably within a financial services or similarly regulated industry
Proficiency in developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including user guides, technical specifications, and process flows
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to various stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a keen attention to detail
Bachelor's/University degree

Preferred

Master's degree preferred
Professional certification (e.g. CISA, CRISC, CRMA, CRM, PMP) is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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James Monahan
Managing Director / Global Head of Asset Servicing
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Naveed Sultan
Managing Director, Chairman, Institutional Clients Group
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