Senior Manager, Strategy, Business and Governance Execution - C14 - TORONTO

Responsibilities

• Strategy & CCO Support Support the development, articulation, and execution of the Canada franchise strategy in close partnership with the Canada CCO.
• Lead structured strategic analyses (e.g., growth opportunities, competitive positioning, client segmentation, market trends) to inform decision-making.
• Own development of executive- and Board-level materials, including strategy presentations, business reviews, and decision memos.
• Translate complex financial, risk, and market data into clear, compelling insights for senior audiences.
• Partner with North America and global teams to align Canada priorities with broader enterprise strategy.
• Governance & Controls Work with Manager to maintain governance and risk oversight of Manager's Control Assessment activities for the Canada business unit, ensuring end-to-end operational risk reporting is accurate, current, and actioned.
• Engage directly with global functions — including operational risk management, compliance assurance, anti-money laundering, audit, finance
• legal teams — to identify, assess
• mitigate business risks across the franchise.
• Coordinate the issues management process across functions and business lines, ensuring timely identification, documentation, and resolution of issues and corrective action plans.
• Help develop new business product risk and control standards across the franchise, conducting ongoing monitoring and oversight of compliance, operational, and non-financial risks.
• Maintain inherent risk ratings for Canada Banking legal vehicles Develop policies and procedures related to CCO Office and wider Canada franchise.
• Collate information for regulatory reports and primary Canada governance forums.
• Required Qualifications & Skills 10 or more years of experience in the financial services industry, with a background in strategy, business execution, a country office, or project management environments.
• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field at undergraduate or graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets — including revenue figures — and clearly articulate month-over-month and year-over-year variances to senior audiences.
• Track record of managing through influence in matrix or cross-functional environments, driving outcomes without direct reporting authority.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations to executive-level stakeholders.
• Risk-oriented mindset with an interest in applying technology to improve reporting processes and control frameworks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to a high standard of output quality.
• Strong problem-solving and structured thinking skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Experience supporting senior executives on high-priority strategic initiatives and developing executive-level materials.
• Beneficial Skills & Qualifications An MBA or advanced qualification in a business or finance-related discipline.
• Experience in thought leadership related to strategic analysis and revenue planning within a financial services context.
• Ability to anticipate organizational challenges, develop forward-looking plans, and establish long-term objectives that align with business priorities.
• What We Offer At Citi, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact priorities at the heart of the Canada Franchise, collaborating with senior leaders and global teams to shape how risk and controls are managed across the business.
• This is a role for someone who wants genuine ownership, strategic visibility, and the chance to contribute to decisions that matter.
• A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, supporting a sustainable balance between collaboration and flexibility.
• Direct exposure to Citi's most senior leaders, including the Canada CCO, giving you visibility and influence at the highest levels of the Canada Franchise.
• The opportunity to work across global functions and the North America franchise, broadening your professional network and deepening your expertise across a complex, international organization.
• A performance-driven environment where your analytical thinking, strategic input, and execution capability are recognized and rewarded.
• Access to learning and development resources that support your continued growth in risk management, business execution
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