Compliance Independent Assessment Officer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Mexico, Ciudad De Mexico

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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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. Conducts compliance testing, monitoring, validations, and risk assessments across the region. Responsible for maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance checks are kept robust, and informing management about compliance matters.

Job Responsibility:

developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Testing (CT) Plan
participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned region in accordance with CT Plan
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 and the development and enhancement of the Compliance Testing Methodologies and Standards for auditing, testing, monitoring, and reporting
utilizing innovative compliance testing solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities
developing effective relationships within CT function and with other stakeholders including Business process owners and Internal Audit function
identifying industry best practices and share insight with the CT teams on a regular basis
informing CT management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action
identifying compliance training resources and tools available centrally to support country/business compliance programs training and research needs
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
ejecutar el programa anual de evaluaciones de monitoreo/testeo de procesos y controles
ejecutar el proceso y la metodología de testeo de los controles ejecutados por la primera y segunda línea de defensa para monitorear que los procesos implementados para cumplir con las disposiciones de prevención de lavado de dinero y las políticas corporativas funcionen correctamente
asistir a líder del área en la identificación de los responsables del área sujeta a revisión, comunicar el inicio de una revisión conforme al plan establecido, documentar la ejecución en cada fase del proceso incluyendo las evidencias correspondientes, socializar los hallazgos que en su caso se detecten, asegurar que se establezcan planes de acción correctiva dentro del marco de las políticas de issue management y publicar el informe final con los resultados de la revisión
estrategia y ejecución: ejecutar la estrategia de evaluación de procesos y controles y asegurar alineación con el procedimiento establecido
eficiencia operativa: asistir en la identificación de eficiencias operativas y de optimización de procesos
relación con stakeholders: establecer y mantener relaciones sólidas con stakeholders relevantes, tanto internos como externos.

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, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues, and strength in sustaining independent views
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
ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
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
bachelor's degree
experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof
advanced degree a plus
experiencia: 5+ años con una trayectoria comprobada en procesos de auditoría en instituciones financieras y en posiciones de nivel gerencial
licenciatura en administración, contabilidad, actuaría, finanzas o campo relacionado (necesario titulado)
preferente contar con certificación en prevención de lavado de dinero de la Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores
inglés avanzado (necesario)
manejo de Office: Excel y PowerPoint (necesario avanzado)
ejecución de procedimientos de evaluación de riesgos y controles
dominio de la regulación de prevención de lavado de dinero, normatividad, riesgos y controles en banca
conocimiento avanzado en evaluación de procesos e identificación de riesgos no mitigados
experiencia en gestión de procesos end to end
comunicación efectiva e influencia en equipos directivos
orientación a resultados y capacidad de negociación
visión de cumplimiento
excelencia operativa y trabajo bajo presión
comunicación efectiva y transversal
innovación y adaptabilidad.

Nice to have:

certificación en Prevención de Lavado de Dinero de la Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores
advanced degree
experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof.

What we offer:

global benefits
support for well-being
growth
work-life balance.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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