ROLE
– Assess compliance risks and controls implemented by the first and second line of defense
– Perform risk assessments of Citi’s compliance risks
– Perform independent testing activities to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls designed to address compliance risk
– Report and escalate control issues and any violations of laws or breaches of policy
– Validate adequacy of remediation taken to address reported issues
– Develop, implement, and execute compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region
– Participate in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities
– Analyze and document report findings
– Assist with development of Compliance Testing Risk Assessments, Monitoring Monthly, and Quarterly Summaries
– Develop and enhance the Compliance Testing Methodologies and Standards for auditing, testing, monitoring, and reporting
– Utilize innovative compliance testing solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities
– Develop effective relationships within CT function and with other stakeholders
– Identify industry best practices and share insight with the CT teams on a regular basis
– Inform CT management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action
– Identify compliance training resources and tools available centrally to support country/business compliance programs training and research needs

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
– 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
– 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
– Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred

BENEFITS
– Equal opportunity employer
– Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law