Citi Group Head Audit 

Germany, Hesse, Frankfurt 

243960150

Title:Head of Audit, Germany and Austria

Division:Internal Audit

Officer Title:Director

C-Grade:C15

Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG (“CGME”)

Job Description

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.

The Chief Audit Executive for the Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG legal entity (CGME) leads Citi Internal Audit's (IA) risk-based audit approach for the legal vehicle. The role is also responsible for the German and Austria Franchise to provide timely, complete, high quality and forward-looking assurance over the governance, risk management and internal control environment framework.

The role will proactively manage IA's relationships with key stakeholders including the Supervisory and Management Board of Directors, senior key stakeholders, regulators, and Internal Audit colleagues.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for the coordination and delivery of a risk-based audit plan and assurance for the legal vehicles in Germany (CGME, CBNAF) and the country as a whole

• Report to the Management and Supervisory Board on assurance delivered and insights

• Responsible for all IA Head of Audit Governance and Oversight requirements related to Germany and will support the Europe Chief Auditor in the overall Cluster assurance.

• Attracts, develops, motivates and retains a highly diverse and effective IA team in Germany. Works with the Europe Chief Auditor to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of IA resources; Identifies and develops talent

• Responsible to oversee the delivery of high quality, value-added multiple concurrent audits on time and to specification; Ensures the delivery of audit reports that are complete, insightful, timely, error free and concise; Ensures timely delivery of high-quality comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, and where determined appropriate issue validation on other remediation actions

• Proactively interacts with executive management to provide credible challenge and positively influence the culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control frameworks of the German Franchise

• Contributes to the articulation and assessment of emerging risks and issues across the business

• Contribute to maintaining Citi IA as one of the leading IA functions in the financial services industry

• Maintains an understanding of the industry, market, legal and regulatory requirements, Citi business activities and material developments to ensure IA activity in Germany is sufficient and relevant to delivering timely assurance over material risks and business areas

• Advises relevant management and supervisory boards and governance committees of updates on Citi IA's strategy and other developments; presenting and gaining buy-in to forward looking risk based audit plans; reporting on key IA activity including key risk issues and their management and or resolution; and providing timely assurance on culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control matters

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made; Understand the significant conduct risks specific to their product or function and individual role; Supports IA's regulatory relationships in Germany

• Coordinate with external parties (regulators and auditors) to support Citi’s responses for regulatory compliance

What we’ll need from you

• Suitable Internal Audit experience, preferably including the German and/or European market and regulatory environment. International experience is preferred

• Experience in leading and in influencing geographically dispersed teams of world-class professionals; experience in highly respected diversified, complex institutions

• Strong leadership skills including a track record of identifying and developing talent

• Knowledge of MaRisk, and a high degree of familiarity with financial sector regulation. Should have a good level of knowledge of liability issues, the use of different legal vehicles, standard documentation, and other legal risks

• Proficient in Risk and Control analysis and audit concepts; Governance, risk management and control frameworks in leading international organizations

• Executive presence and expert in building and maintaining strong open relationships with executive stakeholders; Effective negotiation skills; Strong communication, presentation and relationship management skills

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred. Holder of a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACA or CIA) preferred

You will work in a large, and leading-edge global audit organization in a challenging business environment, and have the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the Europe Cluster to provide input into key strategic initiatives.

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