Investment Operations Risk and Control Senior Vice President

Role Overview Citi is looking for a seasoned Senior Vice President to lead its Investment Operations Risk and Control function within the Global Wealth Investments Operations group. This senior leadership role sits within the Controls Assessment and Design team and is responsible for building, overseeing, and continuously enhancing a robust controls program that aligns with Citi's policies, standards, and risk frameworks. The position requires a strategic thinker who can balance big-picture thinking with granular attention to detail across a broad and complex operational landscape. Key Responsibilities - Partner closely with the Global Wealth Investments Operations group covering Securities, Corporate Actions, Mutual Funds, Settlement, Income Processing, Security Pricing, Brokerage Operations, Alternative Investments, and Capital Markets - Lead and provide direction to a large team of professionals and junior managers to drive operational efficiency and controls excellence - Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive controls program and continuously assess the effectiveness of existing controls to identify areas for improvement - Proactively drive controls enhancements including automation, standardization, and rationalization in alignment with transformation goals - Evaluate and manage the business risk appetite in response to regulatory changes, evolving business conditions, and strategic priorities - Collaborate with process owners and key stakeholders to identify potential risks, define acceptable risk thresholds, and ensure operations remain within the firm's Risk Appetite - Drive the execution of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and ensure adherence to Risk Management and Compliance Policies - Provide regular reporting and updates to senior management on controls performance and assessments - Ensure ethical business conduct, regulatory compliance, and proactive escalation of control issues with full transparency Required Qualifications - Over 10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, internal audit, or similar control-related functions within the financial services sector - Deep expertise in investment operations including Securities, Mutual Funds, Corporate Actions, Brokerage Operations, and Capital Markets - Demonstrated ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls effectively - Proven track record of leading controls-related programs and process improvement initiatives - Thorough understanding of compliance laws, regulations, and industry best practices - Strong knowledge of Citi's policies, standards, and procedures preferred - Excellent leadership, analytical, and decision-making capabilities - Ability to deliver persuasive presentations and engage executive-level stakeholders - Strong command of Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred Why Join Us Citi is a globally recognized financial institution offering a dynamic work environment where senior professionals can drive meaningful impact at scale. This role offers the opportunity to shape risk and controls strategy across a critical business line while growing your leadership capabilities within a firm that values diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence.

- 10 plus years of experience in operational risk, compliance, audit, or control functions in financial services - In-depth knowledge of investment operations including Securities, Mutual Funds, Corporate Actions, and Capital Markets - Strong understanding of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and compliance regulations - Proven experience leading controls programs and driving process improvements - Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word - Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred

- Equal opportunity employer with inclusive workplace policies - Career growth within a globally recognized financial institution - Exposure to large-scale risk and controls transformation programs - Collaborative and high-impact work environment