Senior Vice President – Risk Governance

Citi

. Execute governance responsibilities for the GRMC, CBNA RC, and Board RMCs, including coverage of top risks and oversight of follow-up items until completion.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $156,160 - $234,240 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 teams.
Strong executive presence with success influencing, facilitating, and partnering at these levels
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
Superior writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and policy interpretations through concise and clear messaging
Excellent complex problem solving, organizational, and time management skills. Previous experience in project management a plus.
High attention to detail, proactive, proven ability to drive results, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to quickly learn new concepts and pick up business knowledge
High proficiency in MS office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Teams)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk ManagementGovernanceRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementPolicy OversightInternal AuditManager Control AssessmentProblem SolvingData AnalysisPresentation Development

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceInfluencingFacilitatingRelationship BuildingCommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailProactive ApproachAdaptability