ICM In-Business Quality Assurance Financial Institutions Credit Risk - Underwriting - SVP

Individuals in Quality Assurance are responsible for the assessment of outcomes from activities and processes against conformance with applicable requirements to strengthen risk management quality such as quality testing performed for business function quality control and transformation lead quality control post completion of an activity/process. This includes the development and execution of Monitoring and Testing for controls, such as control design assessment, design of operational effectiveness for monitoring & testing tools, monitoring/testing design assessment, and execution of monitoring/testing tools to assess the effectiveness of key controls designed to address defined risks.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for specialised Quality Assurance Reviews with focus on Counterparty Credit Risk / Financial Institutions Underwriting.
Responsible for the quality, completeness, and accuracy of the implementation of the Control Framework, including Risk Control Policy, Control Standard, Issue Management
Lead the assessment of activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen credit risk management quality.
Conduct routine testing of internal activities and processes to ensure adherence to established quality standards and identify areas of risk or non-compliance.
Review stakeholder/client feedback and respond to any quality assurance complaints or issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Conduct routine testing of internal activities and processes to ensure adherence to established quality standards and identify areas of risk or non-compliance.
Integrate stakeholder/client feedback and respond to any quality assurance complaints or issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Develop and execute Monitoring and Testing for controls, including control design assessment and design of operational effectiveness for monitoring & testing tools, monitoring/testing design assessment, and execution of monitoring/testing tool.
Regularly report on quality control outcomes and control effectiveness to top management and relevant stakeholders.
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 behaviour, 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:

Solid understanding of risk management and control frameworks related to Counterparty Credit Risk Management and Underwriting. Preferable skills requirement for the candidate is credit underwriting experience within the financial institutions / funds / hedge funds area.
Demonstratable control related function / quality assurance experience, in banking, credit risk management, internal audit, or quality assurance review function at an investment or large commercial bank.
Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
Deep knowledge of Wholesale Credit Processes and organizational awareness, covered portfolios, and processes.
Proficient knowledge of regulatory guidance specific to quality assurance and monitoring/testing lifecycle.
Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
Expert knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
Expert understanding of compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.
Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.
Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight