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Whether you\xe2\x80\x99re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most global banks. We\xe2\x80\x99re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.Shape your Career with CitiWe\xe2\x80\x99re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Vice President, Asia South Wealth Control Testing Team Leader - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Business Risk and Control Group Manager C14) based in Singapore. Being part of our team means that we\xe2\x80\x99ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That\xe2\x80\x99s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.
• We offer our employees resources and tools to volunteer in the communities in which they live and work. In 2019, Citi employee volunteers contributed more than 1 million volunteer hours around the world.

The Asia South Wealth Control Testing Team is responsible for the testing of controls that are designed and owned by Citi\xe2\x80\x99s Asia South Wealth businesses.The Citi Wealth business delivers a comprehensive wealth solution to clients across the wealth continuum, with integrated advice and execution, as well as traditional and alternative investments, managed account strategies, world-class research and investment guidance. Our Wealth business serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices through Citi Private Bank, operates in the affluent and high-net-worth customer relationship tiers of Citigold\xc2\xae and Citigold Private Client and offers wealth management in the workplace through Citi Global Wealth at Work.This position reports to the Wealth Client Segments Control Testing Head within the Citi COO organization\xe2\x80\x99s Central Controls Capabilities; and is a strategic- and execution-oriented leadership role accountable for end-to-end control testing for this position\xe2\x80\x99s specified business/segment \xe2\x80\x93 i.e., operational controls performance assurance/testing \xe2\x80\x93 which includes design, results reporting, and insight sharing related to the above scope of controls testing.The Asia South Wealth Control Testing Team Leader leads and directs a team of approximately 6-8+ controls testing professionals responsible for supporting the above responsibilities, with breadth and depth on control testing planning and execution. The position closely follows latest trends in controls testing and adapts them for application within own job and covered businesses and functions, and often will be in touch with senior managers at Director or Managing Director levels.Excellent management and communication skills required to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Accountable for controls testing results and advice regarding the controls execution. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over technical strategy. Responsible for supporting their manager in handling staff management issues, including resource management and allocation of work within the team/project.In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99re expected to:

• Supports the Controls Testing Utility by acting on assessing control design, designing control testing tools, developing control testing procedures, ensure control testing transitions, dispositioning exceptions, and developing insights.

• Carries key responsibility for Control Design Assessment (CDA) by resolving escalations, defining the work plan, and designing the quality review process.

• Performs decision-making of control testing design activity, which includes approving/signing-off, undertaking escalations, and owning Internal Audit and issue management related actions.

• Maintains resource forecast for own team.

• Approves testing procedures in Confluence and is responsible for delivering relevant procedures to Internal Audit reviews and issue remediation.

• Maintains resource forecast for successful controls testing transition and Central Execution training.

• Has the ultimate decision on controls testing outlier escalations.

• Handles control testing interactions with senior managers at Director or Managing Director levels.

• Represents control testing in Operational Risk Forums (ORF) and senior meetings as needed and works with each respective team to finalize materials.

• Develops and drives quality-checking routines to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, operating guides, and owned control testing.

• Supports team members on topics ranging from testing design and execution to performance management and control testing platforms basics.

• Helps driving continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, timeliness, and quality of MCA control design assessment and controls testing.

• Maintains relationships and drives accountability with partners and stakeholders to drive control testing\'s success in support of the business\'s strategy.

• 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 others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

• Supports other relevant work efforts of department where needed and as directed by their manager.

As a successful candidate, you\xe2\x80\x99d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• 10+ years relevant experience, 5+ years in Risk & Controls roles, 5+ years of direct management experience preferred.

• Subject matter expert on controls design, execution and/or control testing.

• Expert-level understanding of MCA (Managers Control Assessment) frameworks and processes.

• Advanced skills in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS SharePoint.

• Effective communication, written and presentation skills.

• Outstanding people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence others and foster a sense of collaboration.

• Independent thinker and able to perform a credible challenge of businesses/functions.

• Ability to work effectively on virtual teams, including across different geographies and time zones preferred.

• Investment securities and/or insurance licenses preferred (e.g., Series 7, 9,10, 24, 63, 53, 55, 66, L&H).

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s/University degree, Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred.
• Travel Requirement: Less than 10%.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi todayhttps://jobs.citi.com/deiJob Family Group: Risk ManagementJob Family: Business Risk & ControlTime Type: Full timeCiti is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi\xe2\x80\x9d) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review .View the " " poster. View the .View the .View the

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