Who we are:
Citi is a leading global bank, which has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi Solutions Center is the main EU banking entity for Citi in EMEA with a presence in 22 European countries. It covers several key business lines including Markets and Securities Services, Treasury and Trade Services, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Consumer.
Our Warsaw-based Internal Audit is a global organization, which sits proudly within CSC as one of its key components with over 1500 professionals covering Citi's global businesses and service. Internal Audit is a change agent within Citi aimed to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globe.
Job purpose:
The successful Candidate will join the EMEA IA Citi Private Bank team, located in Warsaw and Zurich, and will report to the Warsaw Team Head. The Incumbent will be responsible for managing a Team and leading complex and critical audits and assessments of Citi’s risk and control environments in coordination with the Audit team. The overall objective is to recruit, develop, and manage an effective Internal Audit team, that ensures the firm meets audit standards and regulations in partnership with business leaders and the develop, execute, and evaluate audit plans
Key responsibilities:
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Develop and execute audit plans
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Manage a small to medium sized team of Internal Audit professionals that delivers audit reports, in accordance with Internal audit and regulatory standards
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Recruit staff, develop talent, build effective teams, and manage a budget
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Manage audit activities for a component of a product line at the regional or country level including a portion of the annual audit plan
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Review and approves the Business Monitoring Quarterly summary and serve as lead reviewer for various tasks
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Collaborate with teams across the business and determine impact on the overall control environment and audit approach
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Advise and assists the business on change initiatives, while advancing integrated auditing concepts and technology adoption
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Apply an in-depth understanding of Internal Audit standards, policies and technology to a specific product or function
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Use communication skills to influence a wide range of internal audiences including product, function, or regional executive management partners
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Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
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Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
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Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
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Ability to manage teams.
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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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Key skills and qualifications:
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At least 6 years of relevant experience in internal or external audit, compliance or risk management.
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Excellent analytical ability to understand business processes and related risks and controls, and develop innovative audit analytics based upon audit needs
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Competent in applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices
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Strong project management, negotiating and interpersonal skills
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Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management
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Very good written and spoken English skills.
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Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
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Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
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Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
Education:
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Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
What we offer
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Professional development in an international role, which provides a regular exposure to auditing activities in numerous countries within EMEA region.
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An enjoyable and challenging learning path, which leads to a deep understanding of Citi’s products and services as well as development of your personal skills.
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At Citi Solutions Center we cooperate with other Citi entities from all over the world. Working in our organization involves working on international projects, in a culturally diverse and dynamic environment as well as learning top quality organizational culture.
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Competitive social benefits (medical care, multisport, life insurance, pension plan, holiday allowance, flexible working schedule and other).
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.