Senior Audit Manager - Risk Reporting

Post location: Citi Solutions Center, Warsaw, Prosta 36

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a leading financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi’s global Internal Audit (IA) Team. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview:

The Internal Audit team that supports Data, Analytics, Reporting and Technology (DART) has a mandate to provide a comprehensive audit coverage over risk management reporting. It is part of a broader internal audit Legal Compliance and Risk team.

The Senior Audit Manager is a management position responsible to contribute to the development and execution of a robust Audit Plan, and direct audit activities with a particular focus on a product segment and/or risk type. To successfully deliver this plan, the candidate will need to partner with the department’s business, product, data and technology audit teams as well as their respective business leaders. The role is responsible for delivering audit assurance over risk reporting activities, including management and regulatory reporting governance, systems, processes, and data. This role coordinates with senior management and works with cross-functional audit teams to provide timely feedback to management and the Board.

What you will do:

• Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit (IA) and Regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reports; possess a broad and comprehensive understanding of different Internal Audit standards, policies and local regulations.

• Establish effective senior line management relationships and a strong understanding of the businesses. Use excellent communication skills in order to influence a wide range of internal audiences. May negotiate internally often at higher levels on matters which will have a major impact on the area managed.

• Build an effective team of IA professionals, participate in recruitment and training efforts.

• Pro-actively advise and assist the business on major change initiatives.

• Analyze report findings, identify solutions for a variety of control issues, utilizing sound judgement and analytical approach.

• Partner with stakeholders and IA management to approach broader corporate emerging.

• Actively supports IA’s and management’s efforts for Citi to have a “Strong” internal audit function and for Citi to have “Strong” control functions.

• Fully supports and endorses the Quality Assurance (QA) function of Internal Audit and promptly accepts and remediates deficiencies found by QA.

• Ensures the adoption of the appropriate portions of the Citigroup and Citibank Audit Committee Charters and the Internal Audit Charter for applicable legal entities. 

• Proactively advances integrated auditing concepts. Leverages Internal Audit's Centers of Excellence to improve audit processes and coverage.

What we'll need form you:

• Advanced level experience in a related role with extensive experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for executing concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables.

• Understanding of industry best practices and regulatory expectations for Risk Data Aggregation and Reporting (e.g. BCBS 239). Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management including model risk management and required management reporting is essential.

• Strong understanding of Regulatory and Management Reporting concepts and ability to effectively communicate risks to senior executives.

• Demonstrated experience in managing teams and managing integrated internal audit and assurance delivery within a matrix reporting environment.

• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.  This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.

• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and senior management.

• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record in managing teams and making a positive impact on the organization.

• Strong project management skills to deliver high quality individual and team deliverables on time.

• Ability to navigate organizational complexity, quickly comprehend true risks of complex issues, escalate to the appropriate level and achieve practical commercial solutions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred

• Degree in one of the following areas preferred: Quantitative Finance or Economics, Statistics, Data Science.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave); A supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave

• Award-winning pension plan,​ multisport, holiday allowance

• Private Medical Care Program, Group Life Insurance

• Consideration for annual discretionary bonus

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines; Mentoring Programs

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities