Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous testing, and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Testing (CT) Plan.
Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned region in accordance with CT Plan.
Managing a team of junior compliance staff, reviewing staff assignments, and contributing to decisions regarding hiring, compensation, performance appraisals, staff development, training, etc.
Supervising the execution of compliance controls testing, transactional testing, or compliance controls monitoring activities based on the pre-defined testing plan.
Documenting findings and report to the Compliance Testing management team.
Assisting with development of Compliance Testing Risk Assessments, Monitoring Monthly, and Quarterly Summaries and development and enhancement of the Compliance Testing and Internal Audit Methodologies and Standards for auditing, testing, monitoring, and reporting.
Utilizing innovative compliance testing solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities.
Developing effective relationships within CT function and with other stakeholders including business and technology process owners, and Internal Audit function.
Promoting knowledge sharing and promulgation of best practices across ICRM and the business.
Monitoring the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks through the Business Monitoring process.
Informing CT management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action.
Additional duties as assigned.
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 experience
Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
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 testing, and reporting activities
Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing reviews and regulatory issue validation activities
Extensive global compliance and audit related experience, and strong knowledge of business processes
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 is essential
Excellent oral communication and writing skills in interacting with non-executives and executive management and across a number of business lines and control functions
Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit scope
Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business
Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
Work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units; ability to navigate a complex organization
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge in area of focus
Education:
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; experience in area of focus; supervisory experience; Advanced degree preferred(e.g. JD, MBA) a plus
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