The Regs and Programs Director manages multiple teams through other managers. In-depth understanding of how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function. A good understanding of the industry, direct competitors' products and services, is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. Determines approach to implementing functional strategy. Accountable for end results, budgeting, planning, policy formulation and contribution to future strategy of the area(s). Impact reflects size of team managed, strategic influence on the business and interaction with other functions or businesses. Full management responsibility for multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval. May be doing involved or responsible for diverse (cross-discipline) activities. Typically, a direct report to a Managing Director role and function as an integral member of the functional leadership team within a country/site location, job family, or line of business.

Responsibilities:

• Establishes and oversees the application of operational risk policies, technology and tools, and governance processes to create lasting solutions for minimizing losses from failed internal processes, inadequate controls, and emerging risks.
• independently asses risks and drive actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to operational risk losses by challenging both historical and proposed practices.
• Governance and oversight may include (not limited to) technology operational risk, cyber risk for example.
• Works with colleagues in other areas of Risk Management, Finance, Compliance/Control and the Businesses to assure appropriate management of Operational Risk processes:
• Facilitates accurate and appropriate reporting of operational risks to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Promotes the use of risk indicators.
• Supports corporate initiatives, including those related to Operational Risk and the alignment of capital assessments with risk management objectives.
• Drives the strategic direction of Operational Risk Management for the Consumer group, working with colleagues around the globe to:
• Identifies emerging operational risks in the context of the current economic, regulatory and business environment and assure that measures are being taken to mitigate these risks.
• Analyzes operational risk data (typically losses, metrics or assessment results) to identify areas of excessive risk and to ensure that mitigation efforts are having the desired effect(s).
• Investigates causes for metrics that are deviating from trends and escalate situations that pose excessive risk(s).
• Identifies root causes of major internal losses and ensure actions are taken to reduce the risk of loss from similar causes.

Upholds the Operational Risk Policy:

• Provides Operational Risk oversight to assure policy and regulatory compliance.
• Facilitates adherence to specific regulatory requirements for the Consumer franchise, including the International Convergence of Capital Measurement and Capital Standards ('Basel II').
• Interfaces with Regulators on Operational Risk matters.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years relevant experience
• Experienced in Operational Risk. Knowledge of other risk disciplines (market risk, credit risk) a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical ability; asks insightful questions, break analytical challenges into workable components and draws meaningful conclusions. Well versed in breaking down complex matters into core issues and root causes that can be more readily addressed.
• Proficient in developing new ideas to mitigate risk and improve current processes.
• Prioritizes high impact potential problems effectively. Consistently reads different situations accurately and takes appropriate action to gain senior colleague/ client commitment. Articulates clearly how risk technology supports unit's business, as well as the issues due to gaps between the current technology and known business requirements. Ability to measure and assess the impact of stress shocks including fat-tailed risks. Well-versed in reviewing the dimensions of franchise risk.
• Advanced Leadership skills Operates as a leader, with an understanding and appreciation for diverse backgrounds.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred and managerial experience

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

Operational Risk

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$160,000.00 - $350,000.00

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Constructive Debate, Controls Design, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Operational Risk, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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