ROLE
– Execute and manage all activities for Quality Management for various Non-Financial Regulatory Reporting submissions.
– Design and/or perform sample testing to ensure accurate preparation and timely regulatory reports in compliance with relevant guidelines and authorities.
– Perform comprehensive data reconciliation and validation to ensure the integrity of regulatory data.
– Contribute to the oversight of Quality Management for regulatory reporting activities, ensuring adherence to submission deadlines and accuracy standards.
– Actively participate in the analysis and implementation of minor regulatory changes.
– Support the interpretation, assessment, and implementation of complex new or revised regulatory requirements, providing input and escalating appropriately.
– Identify potential discrepancies or issues in regulatory reporting and escalate them appropriately.
– Contribute to the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the risk and control framework for regulatory reporting processes.
– Stay abreast of evolving global regulatory requirements, Citi policies, standards and adapt the QA framework to meet new compliance standards, especially those impacting wealth management products.
– Work with compliance, risk, legal, operations, technology, product owners, report owners, Enterprise data & regulatory reporting, and banking teams to address QA issues, develop remediation plans, and drive continuous improvement initiatives specific to Wealth Management.
– Provide guidance and support to junior team members as needed.
– Support internal and external audit engagements, coordinating documentation and explanations.
– Communicate with regulators as required, co-ordinate back reporting/replays if necessary.
– Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives within the regulatory reporting function.
– Identify and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of regulatory reporting, considering the diverse range of products and services offered to global clients.
– Monitor robust data quality metrics and controls to ensure the integrity of data used for regulatory reporting, from client data to complex product transactions.
– Conduct regular risk, self-assessments to identify gaps in existing QA processes, with a focus on mitigating compliance risks associated with diverse client portfolios and complex investment products.
– Support in developing and presenting comprehensive reports to senior management on the status of QA programs, key findings, and recommendations for improvement, highlighting areas of risk and strategic focus.

REQUIREMENTS
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
– Experience in managing documentation for regulatory submissions and audit trails.
– Proficiency in data analytics and QA tools; experience with automated QA testing frameworks is a plus.
– Proficiency in reconciliation, advanced Excel functions, and automation tools.
– Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external audits.
– Strong understanding and experience with risk and control frameworks.
– Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex data sets, identify trends, and address issues within the context of wealth management client portfolios.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
– Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
– Ability to navigate a fast-paced, complex environment with multiple competing priorities.