AVP, Risk and Control Analyst – Private banking (UAE Nationals Only)
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About the Role
Citi seeks an AVP, Risk and Control Analyst for Private Banking in Dubai. The role involves designing and assessing controls, managing risk, and collaborating with stakeholders. Requires 5-8 years of experience in operational risk management or related functions in financial services.
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Responsibilities
- Help support the design and development of Citi's comprehensive controls program
- Help perform assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and helping to implement necessary changes
- Assist to drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk
- Help support the coordination with key stakeholders and relevant process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite
- Assist with the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives
- Help support the collaboration with key stakeholders to assess potential risks and develop risk mitigation activities to define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation
- Assist with the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies
- Help collaborate with business and functions to understand the control processes and identify potential areas for improvement
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards
- Assist in providing 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
Requirements
- 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
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Job Overview
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Help support the design and development of Citi's comprehensive controls program
- Help perform assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and helping to implement necessary changes
- Assist to drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk
- Help support the coordination with key stakeholders and relevant process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite
- Assist with the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives
- Help support the collaboration with key stakeholders to assess potential risks and develop risk mitigation activities to define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation
- Assist with the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies
- Help collaborate with business and functions to understand the control processes and identify potential areas for improvement
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards
- Assist in providing 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
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
Most Relevant Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Insights
- Communication
- Constructive Debate
- Controls Lifecycle
- Issue Management
- Process Design
- Program Management
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Management
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