Senior Auditor - Internal Audit Markets Technology jobs at Citi Group in Colombia, Medellín

The Latam Markets Technology Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate and define systems scope and objectives for complex projects and foster communication between business leaders and IT
• Consult with users and clients to solve complex system issues/problems through in-depth evaluation of business processes, systems and industry standards and recommends solutions
• Coordinates activities of the project team, identifies necessary resources and develops schedules to meet completion deadlines.
• Act as SME to Senior stakeholders and /or other team members, analyzing the current process of market products and define a standard operating model to automate and improved the control environment and improved the operational efficiency.
• Support system change processes from requirements through implementation and provide input based on analysis of information
• Consult with business clients to determine system functional specifications and provides user and operational support
• Directly impacts the IT project leadership area through shared responsibility for delivery of end results and contribution to planning, budget management and formulation of procedures; influences resource planning.
• Identify and communicate risks and impacts, considering business implications of the application of technology to the current business environment
• Act as advisor or coach to new or lower level analysts and work as a team to achieve business objectives, performing other duties and functions as assigned
• Create and manage a communication channel with Business, local Ops, developments teams and other stakeholders to provide definition, issues, status, achievements and risk in a structured way.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how areas of IT project leadership collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Appropriately assess 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.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Project Management experience
• Markets Operation or Business experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities and build/develop working relationships
• Experience in data analysis with intermediate/advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Proven interpersonal, data analysis, diplomatic, management and prioritization skills
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to manage multiple activities and build/develop working relationships
• Proven self-motivation to take initiative and master new tasks quickly
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and approach work methodically with attention to detail

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Master’s degree or post/graduate studies, preferred

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

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Responsibilities:

• Process securities transactions, provide analytic input for traders and aid in review of derivative products
• Utilize data analysis tools and methodologies, in conjunction with professional judgement to make process improvement recommendations
• Resolve settlement related issues and escalate as needed; recommend solutions to resolve complex issues
• Participate in the implementation of assigned projects, including new products, services and upgrades to platforms
• Identify policy gaps and formulate new policies to enhance the streamlining of trade flow processes
• Monitor and provide solutions to errors to minimize risk to the bank
• Provide informal guidance, and/or on the job training to new team members
• Appropriately assess 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.

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated comprehension of Treasury products, accounting and regulatory policies
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, or Finance

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

• Mandatorio Ingles Fluido
• Mandatorio conocimiento en titulos de mercado de Capital
• Mandatorio experiencia en el Backoffice de estos titulos en instituciones financieras
• Muy deseable tener conocimiento o experiencia en Metodologias Agiles o Gestion de Proyectos
• Perfil proactivo con mirada para cambio y mejora de procesos

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Responsibilities:

• Supports the management and control data flows to and within Finance applications to ensure integrity and completeness of data, including by preparing and recording financial transactions for legal vehicle and regulatory reporting purposes, updating the general ledger, recording financial transactions, and preparing of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with management reporting requirements, for legal vehicle & regulatory purposes. Also, includes specialized accounting, such as equity compensation, securitization, payroll and investment accounting.
• Take responsibility for the accurate reporting of accounting reconciliations on Citi reporting tools.
• Preparation of accounts for assigned process in line with global guidelines.
• Adhere to key controls for accounting process within the process handled.
• Integrates established disciplinary knowledge within own specialty area with basic understanding of related industry practices to perform ccounting transactions.
• As a member of team, performs specific tasks within specific business functions.
• Delivers on routine accounting deliverables to provide defined outputs.
• Articulates own process along with its key controls and provides evidence to support reasoning for the assigned area of work.
• Communicates with Legal Entity Managers on the status of the reconciliations/ accounting performed.
• Escalates problems or issues relating to transactions, processes, reports or, procedures as appropriate.
• Utilizes understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact on own area.
• Applies good understanding of how the team interacts with others in accomplishing the objectives of the area.
• Assesses the applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluates options under circumstances not covered by procedures.
• Has limited but direct impact on the business through quality of activities provided in own area of work.
• Appropriately assess 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.

Qualifications:

• Basic level experience in accounting management (combination of education/experience)

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Responsibilities:

• Oversee execution of testing as part of Technology and integrated audits of varying complexity
• Complete assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs
• Monitor, assess, and recommend solutions to emerging risks
• Contribute to the development of audit processes improvements, including the development of automated routines to help focus audit testing
• Draft audit reports, and present issues to the business while discussing practical cross functional solutions
• Recommend appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
• Apply understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance
• Develop internal audit staff, and sharing knowledge with team members
• Appropriately assess 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, as well as effectively
  supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Audit.
• Experience in financial services or technology audit is preferred
• Technology audit certification (e.g. CISA) is preferred
• Specific subject matter expertise regarding Technology application control disciplines and a solid business understanding of Markets products (Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, FX)
• Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Fully bilingual (English-Spanish) is required advance level in English

• Bachelor’s/Universitydegree or equivalent experience

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Responsibilities:

• Oversee execution of testing as part of Technology and integrated audits of varying complexity
• Complete assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs
• Monitor, assess, and recommend solutions to emerging risks
• Contribute to the development of audit processes improvements, including the development of automated routines to help focus audit testing
• Draft audit reports, and present issues to the business while discussing practical cross functional solutions
• Recommend appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
• Apply understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance
• Develop internal audit staff, and sharing knowledge with team members
• Appropriately assess 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, as well as effectively
  supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in Audit.
• Experience in financial services or technology audit is preferred
• Technology audit certification (e.g. CISA) is preferred
• Specific subject matter expertise regarding Technology application control disciplines and a solid business understanding of Markets products (Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, FX)
• Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Fully bilingual (English-Spanish) is required advance level in English

• degree or equivalent experience

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Reporting to the Colombia, Andean and South Sub-cluster IA Head, the Colombia Head of Audit is responsible for developing and implementing the audit strategy for Colombia. Responsible for the planning and execution of the audit activities in the country, liaising with the IA Product teams to ensure a comprehensive audit coverage align with regulatory requirements. Also responsible for building and managing relationships with business leaders, regulators and external auditors in the country. Participate in the different governance forums in Colombia providing IA’s opining and independent challenge. Responsible for the preparation of materials, presentations and minutes of the audit committees for the Colombia legal vehicles as well as IA regulatory reporting and responses to regulatory requests.Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Internal Audit professionals, recruit staff, lead professional development, build effective teams and manage a budget
• Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reports
• Lead reviews for all types of reviews, including the most complex, and review and approve Business Monitoring Quarterly Summaries
• Participate in major business initiatives and pro-actively advise and assist the business on change initiatives
• Implement integrated auditing concepts and technology, and follow trends in the Audit field and adapt them for the Audit function
• Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, utilizing complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought
• Analyze report findings, and recommend interventions where needed, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
• Partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues
• Appropriately assess 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a related role
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• Fully Bilingual, advanced English (must)
• Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management
• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high quality deliverables according to strict timetables
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• Effective negotiation skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree public accountant, auditor, business administration preferred or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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Overview:

• The Markets Data Steward would be required to develop an understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function (e.g Products) as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the Markets function and overall Citi business.
• Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information.
• Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required.
• Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with end users to support defining, and/or integrating processes to align with the enterprise Data Governance roadmap and/or Data Risk and Control framework and taxonomy.
• Data Lineage execution including collection of interface and database details and uploading and maintenance for reuse and visualization.
• Provide technical knowledge to ensure efficient design, development, and implementation of complex projects.
• Review and evaluate work of others.
• Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own business analysis area to resolve issues.
• Monitor and report governance metrics including Data Governance adoption and maturity.
• Monitor alignment of processes across business, functions and lines of business to the Enterprise Data Governance Policy and standards to meet its specific requirements.
• Contribute to producing recommendations for enterprise-wide guiding policies, standards. and procedures.

Qualifications / Skills:

• 5-8 years relevant experience in a Data Governance, Data Management, or related area
• Strong project management skills
• Strong Business Analysis skills
• Experience with large scale Data Lineage programs.
• Optimizes work processes by knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ability to anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders, while monitoring tight deadlines or unexpected requirement changes
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Proficient in the use of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience required.

- Fluent English

Excel Advanced

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