Assistant Vice President – Client Risk Assessment and Controls Design – In Business Regulatory Risk Management-Wealth Chief Admin Office Full Time NEW

Analyst – Client Risk Assessment and Controls Design – In Business Regulatory Risk Management

Reporting To:

Business Risk and Controls Lead – In Business Regulatory Risk Management

Job Description

The Analyst will provide essential support to the Business Risk and Controls Lead for the UAE Wealth business. This role involves assisting in the development, design, and implementation of robust control programs, ensuring adherence to Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Frameworks. The analyst will be instrumental in supporting the assessment of control effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and helping to implement necessary changes. This position requires active contribution to managing risks within the firm’s Risk Appetite and supporting various global risk management programs, all under the direct supervision and guidance of the Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical support in managing regulatory change, including data compilation for risk identification, impact assessments, and tracking implementation status.
• Support the Risk Assessment and Controls Design Lead in facilitating regulatory change management activities, including preparing materials for impact assessments on business processes, policies, and systems.
• Support coordination and efforts for regulatory examinations, audits, and inquiries, encompassing meticulous information gathering, document production, and logistical management.
• Help with coordination of the preparation and review responses to regulatory requests, ensuring accuracy and completeness of approvals.
• Assist in the continuous evaluation and maintenance of regulatory inventory linkages to supporting controls, contributing to the assessment of regulatory risk within the Managers Control Assessment (MCA) process.
• Support the development and implementation of robust and integrated risk and control frameworks and contribute to strengthening control practices and recommendations.
• Support data collection and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required regulatory reports.
• Support the understanding of reporting requirements, translation into actionable tasks, and review/validation of regulatory reports.
• Support the review and validation of regulatory reports prior to submission.
• Assist in collaborating with legal, compliance, and finance teams to gather necessary data for accurate, complete, and timely submission of all required regulatory reports.
• Assist in engaging with UAE and Asia South Cluster Subject Matter Experts to develop requirements for automating controls and digitizing monitoring.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in regulatory change management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory inventory management and internal control programs.
• Strong understanding of relevant financial services regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, consumer protection, data privacy, prudential regulations) is highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory texts, assess their practical implications, and identify root causes of risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior management and regulators.
• Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools is a plus.

Education: Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Additional Job Description:

Provide support to onshore Business Risk and Controls teams for the UAE Wealth business. Undertake activities and projects in line with direction of UAE Wealth Controls Head.

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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family:

Control Design

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Insights, Constructive Debate, Controls Lifecycle, Digital Skills (Including AI), Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Process Design, Program Management, Risk Management Lifecycle, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

Communication, Issue Management, Risk Management.

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