This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Audit Director is a senior level management position responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) function, in coordination with the Audit team. This role is also responsible for managing multiple teams of professionals. The overall objective of this role 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. Acts as a Culture and Behaviour Subject Matter Expert (SME), evaluating how organizational culture, leadership behaviours, and incentive structures influence risk management, control effectiveness, and audit outcomes.
Job Responsibility
Deliver multiple current audits to specification, 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 expectations, and support and drive the IA Transformation Program and IA’s and management’s efforts
Improve the identification, measurement, management, reporting and controls in governance, risk and control environments
Oversee various tasks to build the audit team, including recruiting staff, developing and training the team, and managing the budget
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 behaviour, 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
Evaluate tone‑from‑the‑top, management behaviours, and accountability mechanisms as part of audit execution
Assess cultural and behavioural drivers underlying control deficiencies, risk events, and audit issues
Analyse qualitative indicators (e.g., interviews, surveys, incident patterns) to support audit conclusions
Incorporate culture and conduct risk considerations into audit planning, scoping, and risk assessments
Provide clear, actionable insights to management on cultural factors affecting control sustainability and remediation
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
In situations where this role is the designated Legal Entity Chief Audit Executive, their responsibility towards the legal entity additionally includes: Overseeing and having the responsibility for the development of the annual Audit Plan as it relates to the legal entity where required by local regulators or Citi internal policies
presenting the annual Audit Plan for approval by the legal entity Board / Board Audit Committee
Providing periodic reports to the legal entity Audit Committees, senior management, and other Board committees as relevant, summarizing the status of the legal entity Audit Plan, results of audit activities, details of significant issues identified
Requirements
Previous experience in a related role
Background in Behavioural Science
Subject Matter Expertise on Culture and Behavioural Science
Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
Demonstrated success in business, functional and people management
Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
Effective negotiation skills
Bachelor’s degree/University degree in law, ethics, decision science, computer science, data science, finance, accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Nice to have
Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar)
Master’s degree
What we offer
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