VP - Chief Data Governance Office Risk & Control Officer (Hybrid)

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Seeking a Risk & Control Officer for the Chief Data Office (CDO)  responsible for supporting and partnering with the CDO Senior Leadership Team, the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense, O&T Risk and Control, Data Governance Officers, and other CDO business partners across Citi, in shared accountability of risk identification and mitigation as well as control design and monitoring related to Data Management.

The Chief Data Office (CDO)  drives and enforces data quality across Citi and addresses the challenges related to the end-to-end data architecture for risk, financial, regulatory, and management information. The CDO defines and enforces data-related policies and standards across Citi and enables the business stakeholders with the tools required to take ownership and accountability for data governance and management. This is achieved through developing, implementing and monitoring adherence to the Citi Data Governance Policy (CDGP), which defines Corporate Data Standards while providing a governance framework for Data Ownership and Data Quality throughout Citi.

The CDO Risk & Control Officer accomplishes results through the management and oversight of audit activities involving data management, oversight on the data management control environment, and execution of data management audit/control related activities, including risk identification / mitigation, and audit coordination

The Risk & Control (R&C) Officer for the Chief Data Office (CDO) is responsible for supporting and partnering with the Data Transformation and CDO Senior Leadership Team, the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense, other Risk and Control teams, Business Data Leads, and other CDO partners across Citi, to improve the Citi's control environment by promoting self-risk identification and engaging in risk mitigation activities. The CDO R&C Audit Coordination team is responsible for managing the 2nd and 3rd LOD's engagement points: Risk Assessments, Audits, Reviews, Business Monitoring, Continuous Business Monitoring and Data related Issue validations.

The Chief Data Office (CDO) creates and maintains Citi's data governance policy (CDGP), oversees data quality across the enterprise.  CDO defines data-related standards across Citi and enables the business stakeholders with the tools required to take ownership and accountability for data governance and management through monitoring adherence to the Citi Data Governance Policy (CDGP).

The CDO Risk & Control Audit Coordination Officer accomplishes results through the management and oversight of audit activities, including risk identification / mitigation, and audit coordination (request management, response/evidence/artifact review and testing, delivering and presenting).

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain the Control Testing Automation (CoTA) Project, where Controls will be design, updated and continuously monitored.
• Follow up on CoTA control exceptions to remediation or registration as formalized Issues.
• Liaise with Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk, External Auditors (KPMG) and other business partners on Audits, Reviews and inquiries.
• Coordinate assigned audit and reviews. Manage audit requests, track request responses and evidence with CDO's subject matter experts (SMEs), review evidence and responses against Citi and internal policies and procedures, submit and present responses and evidence to requestors.
• Coordinate meetings between 2nd and 3rd LODs and CDO SMEs and stakeholders.
• Track and update assigned Data Management Audit/Reviews activity and summarize overall status for management reporting.
• Escalate audit concerns to the CDO Risk & Control Manager and CDO Risk & Control Head.
• Facilitate the review of processes and data management controls to assess the design and operational effectiveness as well as coverage and alignment with the CDGP.
• Liaise with the CDO R&C MCA team to ensure effective Data Management controls are included in the MCA MGE framework as well as Enterprise MCA Profiles.  Collaborate in the Annual Risk Assessment.
• Enlist the aid of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed to resolve non-compliance issues.
• Provide support and education to business partners on Audit/Review methodologies and tactics. Provide feedback on all Risk & Control procedures, corporate policies, control Initiatives as requested.
• Assist CDO teams identify unmitigated risks related to Citi Data Governance Policy (CDGP) definition, implementation and adherence and associated Citi Level Policies & Standards, risk identification and MCA support.
• 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:

• 6+ years of experience in risk management and/or regulatory compliance in two or more of the following risk disciplines: audit and controls, technology risk, business continuity, or operational risk.
• Must have direct experience interacting with auditors.
• Data analytics tool proficient.
• Prefer knowledge of data management practices or industry standards on data quality and data life cycle. DAMA knowledge is a plus.
• Project management experience with demonstrated ability to achieve and accomplish critical milestones.
• Must have outstanding leadership, communication, and influencing skills as this leader will work with Senior Leaders, and audit partners on a regular basis.
• Ability to foster working relationships with other leaders across multiple lines of business and with support organizations.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to participate in and lead virtual teams.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Power user on Tableau, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Education:

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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