Business Unit Manager, Underwriting Governance & Controls - SVP

About the position

The role within Citi's Institutional Credit Management (ICM) focuses on enhancing the governance and controls framework for credit risk activities across the organization. The position is responsible for managing the governance and controls framework, supporting various verticals within ICM, and ensuring effective execution of credit underwriting and monitoring processes. The individual will engage with senior leaders, oversee audits, and contribute to strategic initiatives, all while fostering a strong control culture.

Responsibilities
?? Manage the overall governance and controls framework for certain ICM-UW verticals.
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?? Provide project support to ensure execution under ICM-UW owned Issues/CAPs.
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?? Ensure controls framework is fit for purpose for assigned ICM-UW verticals, specifically the ARCM and MCA framework.
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?? Coordinate the development and implementation of Quality Control framework across the ICM-UW verticals.
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?? Ensure adequate oversight and management of internal and external audits, including Regulatory, FCR and Internal Audit.
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?? Engage with ICM-UW verticals to understand any concerns regarding execution of the control environment and/or other applicable emerging concerns.
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?? Interface with ICM-UW verticals to develop and assess adequacy of KPIs to drive scorecard metrics and facilitate the reporting of results and trends.
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?? Ensure ongoing and timely feedback to vertical heads to sustain a strong control culture and an unwavering commitment to excellence in execution.
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?? Summarize and present key themes to Senior leaders and present recommendations to facilitate improvement.
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?? Support the broader ICM-UW team and other global function/business partners on strategic initiatives/projects as appropriate.

Requirements
?? BA/BS or higher degree in Business, Finance or equivalent experience, Master's degree preferred.
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?? 10+ years risk/risk-related credit work experience in banking/financial institutions.
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?? Strong operational risk management knowledge and practical application (e.g. issues management, ARCM and MCA design).
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?? Experience in effectively engaging with banking regulators, FCR, and Internal Audit.
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?? Thorough knowledge of Citi??s systems and operational infrastructure.
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?? Proven experience in facilitating the execution of key processes that enable prompt execution of the monitoring and management of risks.
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?? Ability to provide strategic insights and strong sensitivity to macro and regulatory issues.

Nice-to-haves
?? Advanced Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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?? Demonstrated influencing and negotiating ability, resolve conflicts amongst various constituencies.
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?? Creates alignment and transparency across the team by openly communicating both team and individual goals and development areas.

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

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