Audit Director, Citi

Citi

Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

170000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Audit Director for Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a senior level management position responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) function, in coordination with the wider Internal Audit teams. 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, over the effectiveness of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management, and controls. The role includes managing a team of audit professionals, building strong relationships with senior Independent Risk Management leadership, and overseeing the delivery of audit plans and assurance activities related to enterprise-wide risk management programs.

Job Responsibility:

Deliver multiple audits to specification, and ensure the delivery of audit reports are complete, insightful, timely, error free and concise
audit coverage of Enterprise Risk Management programs such as Stress Testing, Risk Identification, Risk Appetite, Concentration Risk Management, Climate Risk, New Activities, Risk Governance Framework, and Citi’s Lines of Defense model
assessing the firm’s adherence to OCC Heightened Standards
provide independent assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of an area, at a global, cluster or legal entity level
proactively manages IA’s relationship with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including senior risk and business executives, and core-college regulators
uses communication and leadership skills to influence a wide range of senior internal and external audiences
provides impactful, valuable and ongoing IA input through active interactions with stakeholders and formal participation at key committees and management initiatives
provides independent assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of controls supporting enterprise-wide risk management activities across the first and the second lines of defense
ensure timely delivery of comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, including issues arising from other external parties
improve the identification, measurement, management, reporting and controls in governance, risk and control environments
supports and endorses the Quality Assurance (QA) function of IA, and resolve issues found by QA, improving audit processes and coverage
ensures the adoption of Citigroup and Citibank Audit Committee Charters and the IA Charter, and engages in internal/external negotiations
oversees various tasks to build the audit team, including recruiting staff, developing and training the team, and managing the budget
appropriately assesses 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

Requirements:

Deep understanding of Enterprise Risk Management practices and OCC Heightened Standards, particularly the expectations for a large or complex institution
15+ years' experience in a related role within an internal Audit function, with exposure to Enterprise Risk Management programs such as Stress Testing, Risk Identification, Risk Appetite Limits and Metrics, Concentration Risk Management, Climate Risk, New Activities, Risk Governance Frameworks, among other focus areas
demonstrated ability to assess risk culture, governance structures, and the effectiveness of second line functions
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 leadership and negotiation skills

Nice to have:

advanced degree strongly preferred
related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred

What we offer:

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
planned time off (vacation)
unplanned time off (sick leave)
paid holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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