The Audit Director is a senior level management position responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) function. The overall objective of the Audit Director is to direct audit activities that support a subset of a product line, function, or legal entity at the global or regional level, in accordance with IA standards, Citi policies, and local regulations.
This Audit Director role sits within the IA Banking and Client team, primarily focusing on audit assurance activities relating to corporate and investment banking, client coverage, research and marketing. This individual is expected to work in close collaboration with all IA teams to ensure adequate, timely and seamless audit coverage.
Responsibilities:
- Leads a team of auditors to provide timely and complete assurance over banking and client-related activities, and supporting other assurance work as needed.
- Deliver multiple audit engagements and ensure the delivery of audit reports are complete, insightful, timely, error free and concise.
- Contribute to the delivery of reports outlining IA’s contributions, and oversee audit’s coverage and reporting on common high-risk areas.
- Provide independent assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of an area, at a global or regional level.
- Ensure timely delivery of comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, including issues arising from other external parties
- Ensure IA meets/exceeds strategic risk assurance coverage expectations and help to provide independent perspective.
- Improve the identification, measurement, management, reporting and controls in governance, risk and control environments.
- Support and endorse the Quality Assurance (QA) function of IA, and resolve issues found by QA, improving audit processes and coverage.
- Ensure the adoption of Citigroup and Citibank Audit Committee Charters and the IA Charter, and engage in internal/external negotiations.
- Oversee various tasks to build the audit team, including recruiting staff, developing and training the team, and managing the budget.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in a related role.
- Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred.
- Advanced level experience in a related role with extensive experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for executing concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
- Specific subject matter expertise and strong business understanding of corporate and investment banking activities.
- Demonstrated experience in managing teams and managing integrated internal audit and assurance delivery within a matrix reporting environment.
- A self-aware, self-confident individual who has well developed listening skills, and a strong ability to engage in broader group settings.
- Effective negotiation skills, a proactive, risk based and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
- Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and senior management.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in managing teams and making a positive impact on the organization.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
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Job Family Group:
Internal Audit
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Job Family:
Audit
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Time Type:
Full time
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Primary Location:
New York New York United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$170,000.00 - $300,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Mar 19, 2024
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