Description:The Closing & Validation Quality Assurance (CVQA) team, part of Finance QA Testing and Validation group within the Finance Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization is responsible for the design and implementation of risk and control frameworks that span the Finance function globally. The CVQA Team manages the quality and control of documentation across the issue management lifecycle. This will include all aspects of the lifecycle from identification, planning, monitoring, and remediation and ensure that issue responses, action plans and documentation in each step are held to the highest standard. The Role and Candidate:The CVQA Lead will have responsibility for overseeing the active management of a portfolio of issues in remediation across the Finance Function. The Lead, in partnership with of Quality Control analysts, provide first line assurance of the quality and control of issue identification and remediation activities across the issue management lifecycle. This will include all aspects of the lifecycle from identification, planning, monitoring, and remediation and ensure that issue responses, action plans and documentation in each step are held to the highest standard ensuring timely and quality remediation. Issues span all sources – first, second, and third line of defense as well as supervisory agencies.The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, a good understanding of Finance process (Controllers, Treasury, Capital Management, FP&A, Tax etc) and in-depth specialty knowledge of risks, control design/implementation and IA validation methodology. Prior experience in Audit, Risk or Finance first line Control would be advantageous. Candidates will also demonstrate a good understanding and prior expertise in driving partnership required across the first, second and third lines to complete remediation effectively.Key Responsibilities:Lead first line issues QA across the full lifecycle of a portfolio of issues across the Finance function globally.Demonstrate QA rigor which ensure exceptional standards and quality and completeness of issue design and documentation which clearly articulate the key dimensions of the issues, corrective actions and impact on risk mitigationDemonstrate effective review and challenge processes to ensure issue opening, monitoring and pre-validation, pre-closure reviews occur and are of high quality including root cause assessment, completion criteria, dependency evaluation, sustainability, risk reduction, action plan qualityMonitor issue remediation status to support early intervention, escalation of emerging risks to and development of course correction / path to green.Partner with second and third line functions driving best in class interaction models through the lifecycleEstablish relationships across Finance functions to maintain to proactively monitor and understand changing priorities and emerging risks which impact issue remediation trajectoryPartner closely with issue owners, governance and control officers (GCOs) and Finance Regulatory EngagementConduct first line issue testing processes and capabilities as part of standardized pre validation processes, extending to self validation of self identified issuesKnowledge/Experience:Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other business related field of study ideally Master's or professional qualification15+ years or relevant experience in financial services industry including Audit, Risk, Operational Risk, Control management experienceStrong and effective leader with comprehensive understanding of audit methodology and regulatory validation and a proven track record driving Regulatory and Internal Audit issues to remediationStrong interpersonal and people management skills with prior experience interfacing with RegulatorsAbility to establish trusting relationships which facilitate respectful challenge and collaboration to focus on driving the best outcome for the function.------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group:Risk Management------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Business Risk & Control------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Primary Location:Tampa Florida United States------------------------------------------------------Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$130,880.00 - $196,320.00In 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.------------------------------------------------------Anticipated Posting Close Date:May 20, 2024------------------------------------------------------Citi 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") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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