Consent Order Policy and Process Transformation

The Global Process & Stakeholder Management (GPSM) function within Finance Risk Shared Services (FRSS) is responsible for partnering with the Global Process Owners in Finance to transform the end-to-end Global Operating Model for all Financial Books and Records processes, platforms and results.

The Consent Order Policy and Process Lead will be part of a strategic team dedicated to the identification and remediation of key gaps in the financial reporting processes and its corresponding policy and standard adherence supported by FRSS with responsibility for participating in transformation initiatives, partnering with GPO and the Consent Order Project teams to design and implement the future state global process including governance and operating model, ensuring standardized, efficient well-controlled processes that will support the integrity and control of Citi’s Financial Reporting Processes owned by the Citi Controller.

The team will be responsible for designing and standardizing key controls, and key operational and organizational metrics for the defined processes in alignment with Finance Target Operating Model and Consent Order strategic initiative and applicable Citi Policy & Standard.

**_ Core Responsibilities:_***
- Ensure finance transformation within CO programs are in adherence with the most updated version of the Citi corresponding Policy and Standard.
- Leadership role in the analysis and development of both tactical and strategic remediation plans to address specific gaps in the Consent Order analysis.
- Responsible for development of specific action item plans and coordination with GPSM Process Leads and Reporting Operations, updating of key resource materials and implementation of critical changes to operational procedures, and governance documentation.
- Active participation in working group sessions, strategy planning and various reviews sessions to identify and facilitate creation of detailed action plans and commitments to Consent Order targets.
- Participate in cross functional working groups among Data, Infrastructure, Process and Governance standardization for key reporting functions, including Books & Records, Reporting and Data.
- Responsible for updating various project plans and key milestones related to project completion.
- Identify process improvement efforts and coordinate and streamline control activities across business and functional lines resulting from changes in operation model.

**_ Day-to-Day Responsibilities:_**
- Actively work in conjunction with our controller transformation team in order to write and review policies and standards related to the close and assurance process transformation.
- Review the daily project plans and key milestones.
- Escalate potential issues identified in working group sessions.
- Liaise with members of Consent Order Working Groups, GPSM Process Leads, Reporting Operations and GPO to ensure the project plans and action items are up to date and published to stakeholders.
- Participate in the production of updated operational procedures and control documentation.
- Coordinate with members of the various Reporting Operations functions to identify ways to streamline and implement action plans in order to create more accurate and timely results, as well as improving efficiency.
- Maintain constant dialog with GPSM, Reporting Operations and Project Management to highlight issues with the overall Consent Order action plans.
- Understand and evaluate the implications of the changes proposed by Consent Order working group and capture the impact of same for communication with Reporting Operations.
- Interface with corporate functional leads for operational execution and interaction/ engagement resulting from proposed changes to Target Operating Model.
- Be responsible for ensuring a comprehensive approach to all control programs and developing a sound and robust control environment.

**_ Qualifications:_**
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Strong background in one or more of the Risk and Control, Policy Governance and Reporting Operations disciplines or areas of Finance.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in R&C, Policy Governance for Accounting, Finance or business-related fields in Financial Services.
- Demonstrated experience and qualifications on accounting and finance policies and standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
- Proven skills in leadership, strategic planning, project management and organizational structure.
- Experience in managing projects and professionals across business lines.
- Clear and concise communication (written, verbal) skills.
- Ability to identify problems and take appropriate actions to resolve issues.
- Global awareness and global business orientation.
- Demonstrated Influencing skills across regions.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and demonstrated agile strategic thinking skills.
- **Job Family Group**:
Finance
- **Job Family**:
Financial Accounting
- **Time Type**:
Full time