Equity Markets Controller

Citigroup is seeking an experienced Controller to provide direction and leadership of the Equities Markets Controller team. Working in partnership with the other Global Asset class Heads, this candidate will focus on strengthening the control environment at Citi through standardisation of controls, reporting and analysis across all locations.

Candidates should possess strong Accounting and Risk &Control skills, extensive knowledge of the Equities Business (including Prime Finance) and a proven track record of managing and mitigating risk within a Product Control /Markets Controller environment.

The Controllers discipline is responsible for the integrity and control of Citi's financial books and records as well as the process by which reports are generated. This includes corporate/regulatory reporting, management reporting, balance sheet integrity and ensuring that franchise needs remain in focus. The Focus is on strengthening the independent controls and the control environment throughout the company to support the businesses in their efforts to grow responsibly.

The Markets Controllers team within the Controllers Organization is responsible for the Integrity and control of the Markets Segment and Corporate Treasury. It is Subdivided into Asset Class Controllers including the Equity Markets Controller.   

The role requires leadership, execution of strategy and management of the Equity Markets Controllers team, ensuring execution of strong globally consistent controls and reporting integrity

Key Responsibilities:

• Strengthening the Control environment by ensuring a strong Risk and Control framework is in place and operating effectively. 
• Providing direct management of the Equities Markets Controller team
• Ensuring the Integrity of Global Revenues, Expenses, Net Income and Balance Sheet reporting for Equites including 10Q/10K SEC reporting and related disclosures.
• Ensuring daily reporting of P/(L), PAA and associated processes and Controls are operating effectively.
• Providing direct management of the Equities Markets Controller team
• Ensuring that the corrective actions of all audits and regulatory findings are tracked and appropriately remediated in a consistent timely manner.
• Working closely with the Global business head to ensure that Finance concerns are appropriately prioritised; providing regular updates on potential regulatory or control related changes that will require Business support/involvement.
• Chairing and actively participating in various global governance meetings relating to Reporting and Controls.
• Working closely with the Controller Sox/ Risk and Controls team to provide input into the creation of any changes in policy or procedure, and then to ensure that those changes are implemented within Equities Markets Controllers in a consistent manner.
• Working closely with the Equities Valuations team to ensure Markets Controllers and Valuation Control Groups have clear guidance on the latest challenges/priorities in valuations space, particularly in anticipation of and response to regulatory areas of focus.
• Assist in technology prioritization across the suite of systems in Equities, ensuring robust connectivity with the strategic Finance systems globally.
• Proactively manage risk and controls related to the Equities business and escalate concerns in compliance with our escalation policy. 
• Drive continuous process enhancement efforts to strengthen controls and actively participate in strategic transformation efforts as required.   
• Manage the budget and planning, performance evaluations, career development, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and turnover.
• Act as a thought-leader within the team by sharing best practices and identifying scalable enhancements and innovations.
• 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 others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

This is an opportunity to provide leadership and direction within a key function, and supporting a key business for Citi. Working as a strategic partner to the business and helping to build a great Markets Controller team.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 15 years related business experience required; Product Control experience controlling derivatives / trading desks.
• Must have very strong knowledge in accounting , project management, financial modeling and experience with derivative products.
• Extensive experience in communicating with regulators
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Equities (including Prime) business and associated P/(L)/ PAA and Financial  reporting 
• Strong Risk and Control skills and control mindset – able to determine strategic direction and drive improvemnts in the control framework.
• Excellent accounting and anlytical skills, expecially in the areas of Equity  Product Control and 10Q/10K Financial reporting 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written required;
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• University/College degree
• Master’s degree preferred
• Professional accountancy qualification

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Product Control

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

New York New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$250,000.00 - $500,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 19, 2024

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Salary : $250,000 - $500,000