FX Risk and Controls

The FX Risk and Controls drives risk, governance, and control activities for Brazil FX Operations within Citi's Markets Operations organization. This role combines deep technical knowledge of foreign exchange products with hands-on audit leadership, giving you the chance to shape control frameworks, lead process automation, and inform senior decision-making across regional and global teams. You will act as a trusted point of contact for business, compliance, and technology partners while mentoring junior colleagues and strengthening the control environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate end-to-end FX operational workflows to identify risk and strengthen control effectiveness across Brazil FX Operations.
• Oversee internal control frameworks, including front-to-back and balance sheet reconciliations and Risk and Control Self-Assessments.
• Manage governance programs covering business continuity planning, end-user computing tools, records management, and user access reviews.
• Lead internal and external audits, coordinate walkthroughs, and drive corrective action plans to resolve issues and prevent reopens.
• Map operational processes and lead automation and AI-driven initiatives to increase straight-through processing and retire legacy tools.
• Build and manage operational dashboards and KPI and KRI metrics using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Knime to support senior decision-making.
• Present risk indicators and project updates in senior governance forums and act as a key contact for business, compliance, AML, legal, and technology teams.
• Guide and mentor junior team members to build a strong risk and controls mindset across the team.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in risk and controls, operations governance, or internal and external auditing within financial services, including FX operations exposure.
• Solid technical knowledge of foreign exchange products, accounting principles, and end-to-end operational flows.
• Hands-on experience leading internal and external audit engagements and building strong control and reconciliation frameworks.
• Track record of mapping operational processes and leading automation or continuous improvement projects.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Knime for metrics and KPI tracking.
• Strong ownership mindset, independent risk decision-making, and fluent English communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related field.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Professional working proficiency in Spanish.
• Practical knowledge of artificial intelligence tools and prompt engineering to automate manual processes.

What We Offer

Working at Citi means being part of a global network where your expertise in risk and controls directly shapes decision-making across Markets Operations.

• Collaborate with risk, audit, compliance, and technology teams across Brazil and global hubs on high-impact governance initiatives.
• Access ongoing learning and development programs to build expertise in risk management, data analytics, and automation.
• Benefit from wellbeing resources and programs designed to support your physical and mental health.
• Receive support for financial wellbeing and family needs through Citi's benefits programs.

Apply now to lead risk and control excellence within Citi's global FX operations network.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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