Citi Group Global Financial Controls Lead Analyst 

Hungary 

821744680

SOX Program Office role supports the SOX Program Office Coordinator Lead in managing the core operations of Citi’s SOX program. A SOX Coordinator is responsible for understanding the SOX Program Office requirements and enabling implementation of those requirements, working closely with the business process teams across the organization. The objective of the role is to support ongoing compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley requirements by the business teams by ensuring that internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively. This role will interact with all levels of management across the organization, within cross functional teams across the first, second and third line of defense functions, as well as external auditors.

Responsibilities:

· Work closely with / participate in ongoing forums / meetings /trainings held by the SOX Program Office and adequately understand the requirements related to SOX risk assessment and scoping, risk and control documentation, quality assurance, SOX IT and vendor governance, deficiency assessment, etc.

· Work and coordinate with business process / control owner teams, setting up and conducting walkthroughs to enable SOX risk and control identification in line with SOX Program Office and trainings

· Lead or assist in providing subject matter expertise, guidance, training and support to process and control owners across the firm related to controls scoping, documentation, assessment and issues evaluation

· Review and ongoing maintenance of process, risk and control documentation (narratives, flow charts, test plans, and risk matrices), due to changes in business processes, technology, etc. with input from control owners and other stakeholders, as appropriate

· Apply risk and control concepts to assess control design for the key controls, working closely with the business stakeholders / Controllers, etc.

· Quarterly monitoring and oversight of SOX controls self-assessment performed by business teams, review of results for ineffective controls and potential deficiencies

· Lead or assist with annual SOC1 assessments providing expertise, guidance, and review of controls

· Support other SOX Program Office special initiatives, projects (e.g., automation, optimization, standardization), as required in addition to ongoing program requirements

· Support getting prompt and timely responses to internal / external / regulator requests related to SOX processes, risks and controls

· Lead and manage various SOX meetings e.g., SOX working groups, Steering group or other SOX meetings as required

· Manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict deadlines, both internal and external

Qualifications:

· 6+ years relevant experience with risk and controls, SOX (preferred)

· Working knowledge of internal control concepts including the COSO 2013 internal control framework

· Finance or related experience with a focus on process design and improvement. Preference for experience supporting regulatory compliance, operational risk management, or financial reporting.

· Understanding of common financial products and processes in institutional banking, or consumer banking, corporate treasury, and various other corporate finance activities

· Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively challenge and influence

· Strong project management, time management and organization skills

· Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Experience working with Workiva Wdesk or Open Pages is a plus

· Proven ability to work effectively with virtual teams, to set realistic deadlines, and to effectively manage one’s own time and priorities to meet those deadlines including regular communication and updates

· Process oriented, data driven, and exceptionally well organized and detailed

· Collaborative, quick learner, team player and good under pressure, ability to multi-tasking and participate in various projects/process improvement

(CA, CPA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred

This role will offer you the opportunity to build a solid understanding of financial services operations and deepen your knowledge about effective regulatory requirements. Since the regulatory landscape is continuously changing it will support your development that can drive your career.

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 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:

• Cafeteria Program
• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
• Group Life Insurance
• 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
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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