Controls Testing Utility – Strategy, Governance & Automation

Citi

Strategy & Governance role leading Learning and Development programs for Control Assessment and Central Testing functions at Citi. Overseeing program deliverables, fostering global collaboration, and mentoring high-performing teams.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timePune • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and strategically guide Learning and Development program.
Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives concurrently.
Ensure all program deliverables and commitments are met on time and to the highest quality standards.
Foster effective relationships and collaborate with diverse global stakeholders.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing team, fostering an environment of growth, accountability, and excellence.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Min 10-12+ years of experience leading strategy, governance, transformation or relevant roles in financial services.
In-depth knowledge of the operational & compliance risk management framework (Manager’s Control Assessment) and experience in design and/or assessment of controls.
Strong analytical skills; ability to ask insightful questions, break down challenges into workable components, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Understanding of Citi’s businesses and products and their risk profiles across multiple geographies is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills needed for influencing senior management decisions.
Capable of providing thought leadership towards optimization of control practices for the business as well as the resolution of cross business issues.
Skilled at building partnerships across functions and regions; collaborates well with others with experience working in cross-cultural global teams.
Ability to lead planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities to deliver key project(s), with management of critical path.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training & Talent Development for all staff across Control Assessment and Central Testing functions.
Comprehensive training curriculum for staff.
Opportunity for external certification within a comprehensive talent development program.
Specialized training and discussion sessions for emerging learning needs.
Ability to foster working relationships with other leaders across multiple lines of business.

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Hard Skills & Tools

operational risk managementcompliance risk managementManager’s Control Assessmentdesign of controlsassessment of controlsproject managementstrategy governancetransformation leadershipanalytical skillsthought leadership

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcollaborationmentoringteam leadershipcommunication skillsinfluencingproblem-solvingcross-cultural teamworkaccountabilitygrowth mindset