Senior Vice President - Risk Governance - Hybrid

Team Overview

The Risk Governance team is responsible for (i) managing the Citigroup and Citibank N.A. Risk Committees at the management and Board levels; (ii) overseeing and maintaining the Risk Governance Committee Standard and supporting procedures, controls, and training; and (iii) improving governance practices for Risk Governance Committees in adherence to Citi’s Policies, Standards and Procedures.

The Risk Governance SVP position reports to the Risk Governance Director, who reports to the Head of Risk Governance and Chief of Staff to the Citigroup CRO, which sits under the Risk Chief Administrative Office (CAO). The role provides a unique vista point to gain an enterprise-wide perspective and deeper understanding of the material risks across the firm. In addition, the role provides the opportunity to work closely with governance teams from various businesses and functions.

The objective of this role is to oversee and enhance Risk Governance practices across Risk Management committees while supporting the day‑to‑day management of the management and Board‑level Risk Committees. The role will work closely with multiple stakeholders, overseeing the Risk Management Committee Standard, the Risk Committee charters, engagement with the relevant subcommittees as well as execution of the committees. These committees are responsible for overseeing the execution of the risk governance framework, for ensuring that the Citi and CBNA risk profiles remain consistent with approved risk appetite, including for aggregate and concentration risks, and for discussing top, growing, emerging and idiosyncratic risk issues facing the firm.

• Execute governance responsibilities for the GRMC, CBNA RC, and Board RMCs, including coverage of top risks and oversight of follow‑up items until completion.
• Lead the coordination of agendas, stakeholder communications, and material development supporting the GRMC, CBNA RC, and Board RMCs, working to improve alignment and coordination across all committees, demonstrating robust escalation and corporate governance processes.
• Interact and communicate with senior management to identify key topics of interest to bring to the GRMC, CBNA RC, and/or Board RMCs and manage an integrated forward calendar for GRMC, CBNA RC, and Board RMCs, to help ensure coverage is comprehensive across all committees and aligned with committee charter and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and contributors to deliver relevant, transparent and actionable presentations suitable for the executive audience of the committees.
• Help enhance and update Risk Governance Committee standards and procedures to ensure they are effective, comply with Citi Policies and regulatory requirements, and drive enhancements to subcommittee governance practices.
• Lead high priority strategic/regulatory ad hoc projects for the Risk Governance Committee function across their lifecycle by identifying and structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy‑in for change.
• Develop strong working relationships and effectively partner with key stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization (business & functions) to accomplish goals.
• Help define improved Risk Governance Committee controls in line with expanded Manager Control Assessment expectations, which will require ongoing execution and monitoring.
• Perform Internal Audit (IA) activities for risk governance and support regulatory validation activities tied to transformation requirements.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes, new regulations, and internal policy changes.
• Perform ad‑hoc responsibilities as assigned.

• 8+ years of experience in Risk Management or Governance function with a bank, Financial Services consulting, or regulatory body.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for Risk Governance and Corporate Governance including Regulation YY and Heightened Standards.
• Experience in managing and driving senior governance forums and/or policy oversight.
• Experience working with, influencing and growing diverse and remote…