We are seeking a strategic and experienced professional to join our team as an internal Third-Party Risk Manager for Markets Operational Risk. The position requires a risk officer who will help drive the oversight and enhancement of Inter-Affiliate Third Party risk management across Markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring adherence to Citi's Third-Party Management Policy and Standards, supporting the effective implementation of the Manager Control Assessment, and driving continuous engagement with business and control partners. A key aspect of the role will be setting up and supporting a more dynamic Inter-Affiliate program across Markets activities - enhancing agility, strengthening risk mitigation, and improving alignment with evolving business priorities. The role is pivotal in supporting a robust control environment and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability in risk management, requiring deep expertise, strong leadership, and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement target operating model supporting Inter-Affiliate Third Party risk management across Markets.
• Perform thematic review of existing, internal relationships and assist Markets in key policy adherence and monitoring.
• Ensure adherence to the principles and key obligations for governing the risks associated with Markets Inter-Affiliate services.
• Update and maintain a robust Manager's Control Assessment (MCA) in compliance with the Citi Operational Risk Policy
• Monitor Inter-Affiliate Third Party metrics, reporting and dashboard for control completion or results outside of thresholds inclusive of risk assessment and data discrepancies, past due activities, and quality assurance outcomes.
• Serve as main point of contact for Markets Inter-Affiliate services, updates, inquiries and monitoring.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of applicable regulatory requirements governing Inter-Affiliate arrangements, including Regulation W (Sections 23A & 23B of the Federal Reserve Act), and ensure that Inter-Affiliate activities within Markets are structured, monitored, and reported in compliance with such regulations; proactively identify regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Inter-Affiliate program.
• Actively participate in and contribute to strategic projects and initiatives that have a defined Target Operating Model (TOM), ensuring Inter-Affiliate risk considerations are embedded from inception; provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional workstreams, influence program design decisions, and support the seamless integration of Inter-Affiliate requirements into broader organizational transformation efforts.
• 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

Qualifications:

• 12+ years' experience in Operational Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, or other control function
• Demonstrated expertise in Third Party Risk Management, including knowledge of Regulation W and Inter-Affiliate regulatory frameworks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes across cross-functional teams
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group:

Risk Management

Job Family:

In-Business Risk

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Constructive Debate, Escalation Management, Issue Management, Policy and Procedure, Policy and Regulation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Stakeholder Management.

Other Relevant Skills

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