Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi’s Internal Audit team.
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.
Our people make all the difference in our success.
Citi Internal Audit is a dynamic global function of over 2,500 professionals located across more than 60 countries, covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers through its network in over 100 countries. Through a culture of continuous improvement, Citi IA is focused on maintaining its position as a best-in-class IA function and is committed to investing in people, learning and development, innovation, and methodology programs. The Internal Audit mission is to provide independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance to the Board, senior management and regulators of Citigroup and Citibank (and its subsidiaries), over the effectiveness of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management, and controls that mitigate current and evolving risks and to enhance the control environment. Citi operates in over 100 countries and provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. Citi strives to create the best outcomes for clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative, and responsive.
Team/Role Overview
This role directs the timely delivery of high quality; value added assurance and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates, and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally.
Specifically, the primary role will be to provide audit assurance of compliance with applicable German and European regulation (e.g. MaRisk, GWG, CCR). Product-wise the role’s focus will be on – but is not limited to – AML, Compliance and Corporate Functions.
Close co-ordination with Internal Audit teams across Citi in accordance with a matrix responsibility and execution model is also required as is mandatory adherence to all Internal Audit policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Perform moderately complex audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical solutions
Complete assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs
Monitor, assess, and recommend solutions to emerging risks
Maintain a complete, comprehensive and accurate auditable universe for the assigned area of responsibility
Monitor assigned business areas to identify any changes in risk profiles or deterioration in the control environment and ensure results are reflected in the quarterly plan refresh
Contribute to the development of audit processes improvements, including the development of automated routines
Apply internal audit standards, policies, and regulations to provide timely audit assurance and influence audit scope
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
Work collaboratively on assignments with Internal Audit teams in the Citi matrix
Keep abreast of evolving German and European regulations and ensure that these are appropriately addressed in Internal Audit’s risk assessment and audit planning process
Experience & Qualifications:
Suitable Audit experience ideally gained from within financial institutions with complex and diverse products and customers
Good understanding of operational risk management and control best practice across the financial services industry together with extensive knowledge of MaRisk, and a high degree of familiarity with European financial sector regulation more generally
Articulate and effective communicator in English and German, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style
University degree (BA/BSc or MA/MSc) in business/ finance/ economics as well as financial services experience
Recognized professional qualification (CA, CPA, CFA, CIA)
Effective project management skills
Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views
Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management
What we can offer you
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to many parts of the business and to use your technical skills in a different way.
This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build and develop an in-depth knowledge within Internal Audit and drive your career forward.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Job Family Group:
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Most Relevant Skills
Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
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