Senior Group Manager – Assessment & Design

Citi

. Manages large, potentially diverse teams of managers and/or senior professionals by providing leadership and direction through managers.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeAtlanta • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $170,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages large, potentially diverse teams of managers and/or senior professionals by providing leadership and direction through managers.
Manage an innovative environment of diverse teams to encourage the development and implementation of robust control programs and strategies.
Make critical decisions that are guided by functional objectives.
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of Citi's comprehensive controls program.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes.
Continually manage and drive controls enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Oversee the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
Provide oversight for key stakeholders and process owners to make management decisions that maintain operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite.
Work with key stakeholders to assess potential risks, develop risk mitigation activities, and define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation.
Oversee the execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies.
Collaborate with business and functional teams to understand control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.
Stay up to date on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards.
Oversee the regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design.
Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
Demonstrate sound business judgment.
Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
In depth understanding of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
Excellent knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
Deep understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
Demonstrate exceptional leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.
Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.
Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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

operational risk managementcomplianceauditcontrols developmentrisk assessmentrisk mitigationprocess improvementcontrols executionanalytical skillsdecision-making

Soft Skills

leadershipproblem-solvingcommunicationaccountabilityresults orientationstrategic thinkingattention to detailinfluencingcollaborationbusiness judgment