Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within the Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) Plan at a global level
Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance assessments and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity in accordance with Compliance Independent Assessment Plan
Analyzing and documenting report findings, and having preliminary discussions with corresponding control/process owners
Assisting with development of Compliance Testing/Monitoring Risk Assessments, Monitoring Summaries and the development and enhancement of the Compliance Testing/Monitoring 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 CIA function and with other stakeholders including Business process owners and Internal Audit function
Identifying industry best practices and share insight with the CIA teams on a regular basis
Informing CIA 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 consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets
Escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency
Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
5-8 years of experience
Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
Strong business and project management, data analytics, and presentation skills
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 testing, and reporting activities
Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing reviews and regulatory issue validation activities
Extensive global compliance and audit related experience, and strong knowledge of business processes
Project management, interpersonal, sound decision making, and intuitive thinking skills
Effectiveness in working within a large scale and complex matrix organization
Excellent oral communication and writing skills interacting with non-executives and executive management and across multiple business lines and control functions
Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business
Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive
Works collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units; ability to navigate a complex organization
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree or relevant certification a plus
Experience in compliance, internal or external auditing, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof