Program Mgmt Intmd Analyst - C11 - Chennai

The Program Mgmt Intmd Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities:
Supports planning, directing and coordination of day-to-day activities of running a program or portfolio of programs.
Responsible for the review and analysis of the financials including investigation of variances noted for the period.
Reports to the Business Management Office Head any inconsistencies or improprieties noted during the review.
Identifies primary drivers for cost movements and variances observed, and ensuring recovery and costs are close to budgeted numbers and plan.
Analyzes data to ensure proper accounting booking procedures have been followed.
Ensures timely booking of accrual entries for the Centre.
Reviews and analyzes payments and ensure expenses are charged to the proper cost center.
Provides timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan.
Monitors monthly productivity and provides inputs to ensure timely reporting of Productivity Saves.
Maintains hiring and attrition tracker.
Provides weekly variance analysis on HC movement, requisition control, generation of weekly/monthly HC reports.
Supports the preparation of monthly packages for senior partners to review as well as and various ad-hoc reporting requests from senior leadership.
Identifies program risks, perform probability and impact analysis, determine responses to risks, track risks, and execute responses as needed.
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.

Qualifications:
2-5 years relevant experience

Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

The Third Party Management Program Execution provides operational support, process guidance, and quality assurance and quality control oversight to businesses across Citi, leveraging a central utility infrastructure, standardized processes, and operating procedures to execute robust risk management activities throughout the third-party management life cycle.
The Program Mgmt Intmd Analyst will be responsible for executing day-to-day activities in support of Citi's Third-Party Management Program, including the implementation of key, standardized processes related to compliance with Citi's policies and standards; guiding internal stakeholders; Strong communication and diplomacy skills is required. Takes overall responsibility for volume, quality, timeliness of end results; Provide guidance to internal stakeholders; monitoring the timely and effective completion of activities related to Third Party lifecycle; and ensuring data accuracy for the reporting of third-party related metrics. They also ensure to keep the motivation and development of team through people management skills.

Responsibilities:
Independently assess risks and drive actions to address the root causes that persistently lead to operational risks by challenging both historical and proposed practices.
Looks for ways to improve the current process and share best practices with senior management team.
Participates in meetings to analyze documentation and processes to ensure risks and control points are properly addressed.
Assists management group in gathering data and information for senior level reporting and to take ownership of specified projects and tasks.
Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
Ability to manage teams and drive them to deliver the highest quality work on Third Party Management.
Demonstrate Strong knowledge about Third Party Lifecycle Management, Regulatory guidelines Contract Terms & conditions, Information Security, Regulations (OCC, GDPR, Data Privacy Laws, and Country specific Local Laws etc.)
Providing process guidance and support to Third Party Officers (TPOs), Business Activity Owners (BAOs) and other business stakeholders on end-to-end Third-Party Management requirements and set up periodical review meeting with all the stakeholders.
Facilitating and coordinating with various Policy Owners in areas such as Data Privacy, Export Licensing, Information Security and Continuity of Business (CoB)
Provide guidance to TPU analysts on the process execution.
Verify if third parties' policies and procedures are complaint to Citi's policies and procedures. Identify and report gaps if any, to senior management.
Drive team to identify opportunities for better control and productivity enhancement through various process reengineering initiatives and automation projects including but not limited to Robotic Process Automations.
Analyzing the data and forecast trends with respect to inherent risk associated with third parties and build controls to mitigate such risks
Work with Operations standards team to layout framework of new process, obtaining clarification on ambiguous areas.
Coordinate with Internal and external Auditors and ensure timely and accurate submission of all deliverables and ensure that all comments are addressed, observations are reported correctly, and corrective action is taken accordingly
Drive and implement process changes in line with new emerging risks and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum 10+ years of working experience in financial services / Banking industry
Preferred 5+ years of direct, relevant experience in third-party risk management or operational risk management or Audit related work
Knowledge of third-party management risk and control methodologies and best practices
Team management skills preferred
Supply chain management experience preferred

Education:
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Professional Qualifications including CA/ICWA/ACS etc.
Project Management and experience in process standardization & Automation
Preferred external certification – CISA / CIA / CSCP / CPSM.

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