Assessment & Design Senior Group Manager

Assessment & Design Senior Group Manager Job Req Id: 26972967 Location(s): Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Type: On-Site/Resident Posted: Jun. 22, 2026 Job Overview The Senior Group Manager, Risk & Control Design for UAE Wealth Management is a critical leadership role responsible for the holistic design, implementation, and ongoing oversight of robust risk and control frameworks across all facets of Citigroup's Private Bank (CPB) and Consumer Group (CG) wealth businesses in the UAE. This seasoned professional will strategically enhance the control environment, covering all products (investment, deposit, lending, insurance) and channels (branch, digital), ensuring comprehensive adherence to internal policies and the evolving regulatory landscape in the UAE. This role demands a deep understanding of wealth management operations, risk management principles, and the specific control requirements associated with various products and distribution channels. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in driving regulatory change management, overseeing audit and examination readiness, and embedding strong sales practices throughout the organization. Success in this role requires exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills to collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies. Additionally, the role will have matrix reporting lines from the Risk and Control Leads dedicated to the Operations, Deposit & Lending, and Investment & Insurance product teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Control Framework & Design Holistic Control Design: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the end-to-end risk and control framework for the CG/CPC UAE Wealth business, encompassing all client segments, products, and channels. Product-Specific Controls: Develop and embed robust controls specific to investment & insurance products, deposit products, and lending products within the UAE wealth context. Channel-Specific Controls: Design and implement effective controls tailored for branch operations and digital platforms. Control Uplift Program: Drive and contribute to the execution of enhancements identified through the firm’s control uplift programs. Regulatory Compliance & Oversight Regulatory Change Management: Proactively work with ICRM to interpret and assess the impact of new and evolving regulations, leading design and implementation of necessary control enhancements. Exams & Audits Management: Lead the preparation for, and coordination of, all regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external reviews pertaining to the UAE wealth business. Control Testing: Oversee or directly contribute to the design and execution of comprehensive control testing programs, including independent validation. Sales Practices & Ethical Conduct Sales Practice Enhancement: Design, implement, and monitor controls to foster strong, ethical sales practices across the organization. Training & Awareness: Collaborate with learning and development teams to embed control requirements and ethical sales practices. Risk Assessment & Management Risk Identification & Assessment: Lead ongoing risk assessments to identify emerging risks, control gaps, and areas for improvement. Issue Management: Direct the assessment and timely resolution of control issues, ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions. MCA: Drive robust MCA program with comprehensive control design and testing of key risks and local regulations, focused on automation of controls. Reporting: Communicate risk and control status, issues, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders. Escalations, Reporting and Governance Timely Escalation & Regulatory Reporting: Ensure that all risk and control matters warranting escalation are identified and reported on time. Governance: Guarantee comprehensive coverage and timely presentation of escalations across governance forums. Leadership & Stakeholder Management Strategic Influence: Operate as a strategic professional, adapting risk and control trends to the UAE wealth business. Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead facilitation, coordination, and arbitration of complex cross-functional topics, partnering with Business Heads, Product Managers, Operations, Technology, Legal, and Compliance. Team Leadership: Manage multiple teams, provide guidance to Risk and Control Leads, and oversee staffing and budgeting. Policy & Procedure Development: Translate control requirements into clear, actionable policies and procedures. Budget & Resources: Exercise shared responsibility for budget management and planning for control-related initiatives. Qualifications & Experience Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in risk management, control design, compliance, audit, or a related field within the financial services industry, with a significant focus on wealth management. Domain Expertise: Extensive and demonstrable knowledge of the UAE regulatory landscape for financial institutions, particularly pertaining to wealth management. Deep understanding and practical experience in designing and implementing controls for branch operations and client interaction channels. Experience with investment products (e.g., mutual funds, structured products, equities, fixed income), insurance products, and associated sales practices. Experience with deposit and lending products and their end-to-end sales and product lifecycle controls. Experience with digital banking channels, including cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital sales controls. Education Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CPA, CIA, CAMS) are highly desirable. Skills Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and build consensus with senior management and diverse stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, translating complex regulatory requirements into practical control solutions. Proven leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced international environment. 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