Career Opportunity: Internal Audit Quality Assurance at a Global Financial Leader
Are you an experienced auditor seeking a pivotal role that combines your analytical prowess with a commitment to upholding the highest standards in a dynamic global financial institution? This opportunity within Citi's Internal Audit (IA) Quality Assurance (QA) team offers a compelling path for career growth and significant impact.
As part of Citi, you will contribute to a mission focused on serving clients as a trusted partner, driving responsible financial services that foster growth and economic progress worldwide. This role places you at the forefront of ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of internal audit practices across a leading global organization.
Key Responsibilities and What You Will Do:
- Strategic Assurance: Act as an independent QA partner, collaborating with global audit teams and IA support functions to ensure the correct application of the IA methodology.
- Quality Enhancement: Provide critical assurance over the quality of internal audit work through formal QA products such as scorecards, thematic reviews, and issue validation.
- Continuous Improvement Champion: Drive initiatives to enhance the IA and QA functions, fostering a best-in-class operation by sharing best practices and lessons learned.
- Methodology Development: Contribute to the ongoing refinement of IA and QA methodology and coverage, including the development and delivery of training to auditors.
- Innovation and Projects: Participate in ad-hoc projects, research, and the development of QA-specific training, as well as assist in reviewing and improving global IA methodologies and practices.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key IA stakeholders, supporting communication efforts through regular meetings.
- Deadline Management: Effectively manage multiple priorities and meet stringent internal and external (e.g., regulatory) deadlines.
What We're Looking For in a Candidate:
- Audit Expertise: Previous experience in Internal Audit or External Audit is essential.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Strong knowledge across areas such as Project Management, Relationship Management, Risk Management & Controls, and relevant Regulatory and IA Standards.
- Analytical Acumen: Demonstrated ability in rigorous analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
- Communication Skills: Consistently clear and concise written and verbal communication is paramount.
- Professionalism: Unbiased approach in a diverse environment, effective negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in report writing and a keen attention to detail.
- Soft Skills: Adaptability, flexibility, initiative, empathy, continuous learning, and accountability are highly valued.
- Education: A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA, or similar, are preferred.
Advantages and Career Path Considerations:
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth exposure to the inner workings of a major global financial institution, contributing to its operational excellence and regulatory compliance. You will be instrumental in shaping and safeguarding the quality of audit work, a critical function for any organization of Citi's stature.
By joining this team, you are investing in a career that emphasizes continuous learning, professional development, and the chance to become a subject matter expert in audit quality assurance within the financial services industry. The role fosters strong relationships across global teams, providing a broad perspective and ample networking opportunities.
What Citi Offers:
Citi is committed to making a positive financial and social impact while prioritizing its employees. You will benefit from:
- A competitive, annually reviewed base salary.
- A hybrid working model with up to 2 days working from home per week.
- A generous holiday allowance, starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.
- A discretionary annual performance-related bonus.
- Comprehensive private medical insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program for your well-being.
- A robust Pension Plan.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Exclusive employee discounts.
- Extensive access to learning and development resources to support your career progression.
Citi is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are ready to apply your skills and advance your career within a supportive and globally recognized organization, this is an opportunity not to be missed.