Senior Audit Manager - Quality Assurance - Legal, Compliance & Risk - Senior Vice President

ACCA Careers; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Internal Audit (IA) Quality Assurance.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

Citi's Internal Audit (IA) division provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management and Citi’s numerous regulators globally. IA is a change agent within Citi to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globe.

IA maintains a Quality Assurance (QA) function that reports to the Chief Auditor Quality Assurance and the Group Audit Committee. The QA function provides independent assurance that IA has achieved and is maintaining appropriate standards of internal audit delivery (set against both IA’s own internal standards and the Standards and Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors).

This role in the Quality Assurance function focused on the activities of the Legal, Compliance and Risk internal audit team involves close liaison with the global audit teams to ensure appropriate understanding, access to and the correct application of the IA methodology. In this role, you will be primarily partnering with the audit teams responsible for Risk and Compliance globally and also supporting the global QA team.

The role reports to the QA Director in New York.

What you will do

• Operate independently as a QA partner across the assigned SME audit teams, forming partnerships at all levels within IA. Support the QA Director (QAD) and Senior Audit Manager (SVP) in fostering a strong QA partnership with the Chief Auditors.
• Lead QA reviews and provide assurance over the quality of IA’s work via formal QA products (e.g., Scorecards, Thematic Reviews, Hot reviews and Regulatory/ QA Issue Validation) to ensure conformance with the IPPF IIA Standards and in line with industry best practices.
• Provide day-to-day support and guidance to the assigned audit teams on methodology-related matters by leveraging experience and using professional judgement.
• Through ongoing QA delivery work, provide credible and value-added check and challenge to IA stakeholders, with a keen focus on risk, an understanding of IA’s product/function coverage area, IA Methodology requirements and taking into consideration the overall impact.
• Establish and consistently maintain professional working relationships with IA Directors and Chief Auditors; assist the QA Director in maintaining IA stakeholder communications through monthly meetings.
• Be a change agent in the continuous improvement program to deliver and maintain a best-in-class QA function, sharing best practices and lessons learned with the IA and QA teams.
• Contribute to continued improvement in IA and QA methodology and coverage through the delivery of QA products.
• Support QA Directors with periodic ad-hoc projects (e.g., research and development of QA specific training).
• Support QA Directors in the review and improvement of global IA methodology and practices, including innovation initiatives.
• Support QA Director in reviewing key internal QA deliverables and external deliverables.
• Support other QADs on an ad-hoc basis to ensure efficiency in delivering the QA Plan and consistent utilization.

What we will need from you

Qualifications

• Extensive internal audit experience, including leading and executing risk-based audits and issue validations (risk based and regulatory), preferably related to coverage of Independent Risk, Compliance and Financial Crimes related risks.
• Experience in a related role and/or with subject matter expertise in Market Risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Model Risk, Financial Crimes; including KYC, AML, AB&C, Sanctions and Consumer Regulations.
• Strong understanding of Industry/Regulatory Standards for an IA function (IIA Standards, FRB 13-1, FDIC, OCC HS, etc.).
• Strong knowledge (interpretation and execution) of Citi’s Internal Audit Methodology, preferred.
• Effective negotiation and interpersonal skills for interfacing with senior levels of Audit.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate strong communication skills; clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated experience in writing impactful audit reports and effective issues.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced analytical skills with strong critical thinking.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Tableau and/or other data analytics tools.

Certifications:

• Related certifications (CIA, CAMS, CFE, CFSA, CGSS, CPA, ACCA or similar) preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Exclusive discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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