Compliance Independent Assessment Officer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Mexico, Ciudad De Mexico

Category:
Banking

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Job Description:

Serves as a compliance risk officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM)'s Testing team responsible for assessing compliance risks and controls implemented by the first and second line of defense. Responsible for performing risk assessments of Citi's compliance risks; performing independent testing activities to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls designed to address compliance risk; reporting and escalating control issues and any violations of laws or breaches of policy; and validating adequacy of remediation taken to address reported issues.

Job Responsibility:

Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region
Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities
Analysing and documenting report findings, and having preliminary discussions with corresponding control/process owners
Assisting with development of Compliance Testing Risk Assessments, Monitoring Monthly, and Quarterly Summaries
Utilizing innovative compliance testing solutions including Data Analytics
Developing effective relationships within CT function and with other stakeholders
Identifying industry best practices and share insight with the CT teams
Informing CT management of significant compliance matters
Identifying compliance training resources and tools
Execute annual monitoring/testing program of processes and controls
Execute testing process and methodology of controls executed by first and second line of defense
Assist area leader in identifying responsible parties for review, communicate start of review, document execution in each phase including corresponding evidence, socialize findings, ensure corrective action plans are established, and publish final report with review results

Requirements:

6-10 years of experience
Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing reviews and regulatory issue validation activities
Knowledge and extensive experience with auditing principles including audit planning, risk assessments, development of risks and controls matrices, processes and controls design assessments, controls operating effectiveness testing, transactional access segregation of duties, transactional testing, surveillance systems, and reporting activities
Understanding of rules, laws, and regulations, and specific regulatory requirements
Strong interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with stakeholders and engaging teams
Effectiveness in working within a large scale and complex matrix organization is essential
Effective negotiation skills
Excellent oral communication and writing skills in interacting with non-executives and executive management and across a number of business lines and control functions
Willingness to travel
Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
Ability to both work collaboratively and independently
ability to navigate a complex organization
Advanced analytical skills
Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated knowledge in area of focus
Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
Experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof
Experience in area of focus
5+ years with proven track record in audit processes in financial institutions and in managerial level positions
Bachelor's degree in Administration, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Finance or related field (Degree required)
Advanced English (Required)
Advanced MS Office: Excel and PowerPoint (Required)
Execution of risk and control assessment procedures
Mastery of Money Laundering Prevention regulations, regulations, risks and controls in banking
Advanced knowledge in process evaluation and identification of unmitigated risks
Experience in end-to-end process management

Nice to have:

Certification in Money Laundering Prevention from the National Banking and Securities Commission
Master's degree preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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