Compliance Testing Senior Officer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Mexico, Ciudad De Mexico

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Serves as a senior 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 lines of defense. Responsible for developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing programs and reporting. Requires 10+ years of experience, advanced English, and strong presentation skills.

Job Responsibility:

developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous testing, 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
serving as a lead reviewer for complex reviews, analysing report findings, and communicating findings to corresponding control/process owners
ensuring the timely delivery of high quality, value-added testing and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates, and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally
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 sharing insight with the CT teams on a regular basis
informing CT management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action
appropriately assessing 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:

10+ years of experience
expertise of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
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
demonstrated career progression within highly respected diversified institutions with complex and diverse products and customers
understanding of rules, laws, and regulations, and specific regulatory requirements impacting financial services
strong interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with stakeholders and engaging teams
effectiveness in working within a large scale and complex matrix organization
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
must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team-oriented, organized
strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units
ability to navigate a complex organization
ability to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level
experienced in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners, auditors, etc
awareness of regulatory requirements including local and US laws, international and industry standards
advanced knowledge in area of focus

Nice to have:

certification in Prevention of Money Laundering issued by the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores
mastery of the regulation of Prevention of Money Laundering, standards, risks, and controls in banking
advanced knowledge in process evaluation and identification of unmitigated risks
experience in end-to-end process management
advanced English
advanced Office management, including Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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