Asia South Cluster International Controls Lead

The **Asia South Cluster International Controls Lead** is a senior level position responsible to lead, manage and support the controls activities performed by International Controls team in the Asia South cluster/countries. The role reports into and supports the Asia Banking and International Controls Head in oversight/governance and delivery of controls activities for the local franchises, ensuring regulatory matters are promptly addressed, management of Escalations framework, oversight of Issues/CAPs and co-ordination of local regulatory exams/Internal audits in line with the target operating model for the unit.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide overall leadership, management and execution of the Controls strategy and operating model of the unit, with focus on fostering a culture of controls and accountability.
- Responsible for supporting MCA transformation activities and oversee the execution of the MCA in accordance with the ORM Policy & Framework, as well as applicable Policies, Standards, and Procedures in the cluster
- Manage & oversight the Escalations framework for the cluster/countries including reporting
- Lead the assessment of activities and processes as per required Policies, Standards and Procedures to strengthen risk management quality.
- Oversee regulatory exams/internal audits impacting local franchises in the Cluster
- Improve the issue management discipline of the Businesses /Clusters/Legal Entities /countries by driving accountability in the franchise, including self-identification of issues, timely and quality resolution of the issues and focus on root cause analysis and remediation as well as drive lessons learnt exercise.
- Oversee and manage franchise governance forums and franchise controls reporting activities for the countries/clusters.
- Build credible and trusted relationships with functional partners across business management, 2nd and 3rd Line of Defense colleagues.
- Closely working with Business Execution teams in maintaining a robust controls environments and supporting controls related activities.
- Co-ordinate Legal Entity risk identification process across all applicable Business and Functions, while driving standardization with global processes and Legal Entities.
- Manage and oversee the delivery of the annual Local Regulatory Requirements Review (Tier 3-5) for the Legal Entities and/or Cluster.
- Drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
- Oversee the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies.
- Lead the development of standard and risk controls reporting to ensure sound, reliable, and consistent information exists across the organization, enabling better management and decision-making in line with the expectations senior of management, Board, and Regulators.
- Oversee the operations of Citi's governance committees, including coordinating meetings, managing agendas, and ensuring follow-up on action items.

**Qualifications**:

- 15+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
- Demonstrate sound business judgment.
- Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
- Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
- In depth understanding of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
- 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.
- Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
- Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
- Deep understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
- Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent 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.

**Education**:
Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred**Job Family Group**:
Controls Governance & Oversight
- **Job Family**:
Cross-disciplinary Controls
- **Time Type**:
Full time-
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