Act as a central contact for US Regulators, providing oversight of regulatory responses and exam deliverables/meeting requests required from Internal Audit, ensuring alignment with Citi’s Corporate Regulatory Engagement model
Perform Exam Coordinator responsibilities for US regulatory exams of IA, coordinating and overseeing the preparation of meeting materials, deliverables, and exam logistics
Monitor the full lifecycle of identified regulatory issues ensuring that concerns are communicated, assigned responsibility, and tracked to resolution
Build trust through proactive and transparent interactions while maintaining strong relationships with US Regulators aligned to Internal Audit
Maintain a strong understanding of the US regulatory environment by reviewing regulator guidelines and publications (e.g., annual OCC/FRB Supervisory Priorities and Objectives)
Collaborate with the Internal Audit Leadership team (IALT) to provide guidance on prudential regulatory matters and continually enhance the framework to identify, assess, control, and monitor regulatory communication. Provide line of sight to the IALT of emerging regulatory focus areas. Communicate processes and procedures related to regulatory interactions, engagements, responses, etc. with IA stakeholders
Engage Chief Audit Executives and Cluster Chief Auditors and their teams to understand ongoing regulatory activities and priorities for Core and Extended College regulators outside of the US, sharing information on relevant US regulatory activities to connect the dots across IA
Lead a team of professionals in theme identification, preparation and responses for regulatory requests and exams. Attract, develop, and retain talent; recommending staffing levels required to fulfill responsibilities effectively while establishing and adhering to talent management processes and compensation and performance management programs
Provide strategic advice and regular updates (including prepare business personnel for meetings with regulators) regarding the matters being handled, including, but not limited to, collection, tracking and resolution of queries, review with the area under examination the materials requested to ensure completeness and responsiveness of submissions, and the timely escalation and resolution of potential issues.
Drives continuous improvement within the Regulatory Management team and IA by identifying opportunities to innovate; develops and oversees execution of related projects
Qualifications:
15+ years of relevant experience
Internal Audit experience preferred
General understanding of relevant banking regulation and supervisory expectations for large complex financial institutions
History of building and maintaining strong relationships
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively problem solve
Ability to plan and develop, lead initiatives
Well-developed listening skills and a strong ability to engage at the senior management level
Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills, with evidence of working in collaboration across large organizations
Strong leadership skills with a proven history in driving positive and sustained change
Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, collaborative, organized
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior leaders
Significant knowledge and expertise of compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks, and appropriate controls
Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques; structure potential solutions; drive to resolution with senior stakeholders
Ability to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level using sound judgment and successful execution, understanding how to operate effectively across diverse businesses
Experience with and previous exposure to internal or external control functions and regulators (incl. the US)
Ability to challenge business management and escalate issues when appropriate
Effective negotiation skills, an initiative-taking and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.
Education:Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree preferredRegulatory Liaison & Exam ManagementFull timeNew York New York United States$170,000.00 - $300,000.00