Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi’s Internal Audit team. 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. **Team/Role Overview** The Audit Director for Wealth Private Bank and Wealth at Work, CAE for CIBS and Head of Audit for Switzerland and Monaco is responsible for setting and leading the Wealth Audit Assurance Plan for Private Banking, Wealth at Work and partnering with the Wealth product audit leads for European Cluster coverage as well as setting the audit strategy for CIBS and Switzerland and Monaco in coordination with the overall Citi Internal Audit Leadership Team. The role focuses on directing audit activities supporting the Global Private Bank Client Segment and Wealth at Work Wealth products, services, functions, and legal entities, adhering to IA standards, Citi policies, and local regulations. The primary responsibilities include: + Overseeing audit coverage for Wealth Private Banking and Wealth at Work related client activities and services globally and assisting in the Wealth activities assurance in the Europe Cluster + Serving as the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) for Citi International Switzerland (CIBS) as well as Head of Audit for Switzerland and Monaco. This role will have a matrix reporting to International – Europe Cluster Audit and the Audit and Risk Committees to CIBS + Ensuring appropriate coverage for Switzerland and Monaco as Head of Audit (HOA) + Responsible for all IA Head of Audit governance activities in relation to country and legal vehicle assurance planning, reporting and providing insights into the control environment + Managing a team of professionals conducting audit assurance activities including risk assessments, business monitoring, issue validation and audits + Collaborating with the IA International Europe Chief Auditor on shared emerging issues and shared assurance activities across Europe + Lead presentations to the CIBS Board Audit Committee and interactions with regulators and board members, under the guidance of the IA Europe Cluster Chief Auditor and CIBS Board Audit Committee Chair + Supporting global IA Wealth audits with a Private Banking/Wealth at Work touch as well general Wealth Products and Services **What you’ll do** + Strategic Audit Execution: Develop and execute a portfolio of assurance activities within budget and timelines, ensuring high quality and alignment with the Audit Universe + Issue Validation: Ensure timely and comprehensive validation of regulatory and internal audit issues, including those from external parties + Talent Management: Attract, develop, and retain talent, managing staffing levels, talent processes, and performance programs + Resource Optimization: Collaborate across IA to maximize resource efficiency and effectiveness + Local Leadership: Provide local site leadership, fostering engagement and collaboration across IA organizations + Control Environment Assessment: Perform control environment assessments, identify thematic issues and trends, and recommend improvements to risk management and control governance + Quality Assurance: Support and endorse IA's Quality Assurance (QA) function, resolving identified issues and enhancing audit processes and coverage + Risk Management: Demonstrate sound risk assessment in business decisions, considering Citi's reputation and safeguarding its clients and assets. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, applying ethical judgment and reporting control issues transparently. Supervise and hold others accountable for maintaining these standards + Governance: Represent IA in governance forums, including Boards and Committees + Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with IA teams, Management Stakeholders (MSs), and regulators. Build trust through initiative-taking communication and maintain strong regulator relationships + Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge and insights within and across IA teams to ensure consistent methodology application, audit opinions, and improved assurance quality + Audit Planning and Reporting: Oversee the development of the annual Audit Plan, presenting it for approval to the legal entity Board and Audit Committee. Provide periodic reports to Audit Committees, senior management, and other relevant Citi governance forums and stakeholders on the audit plan status, results, and significant issues **What we’ll need from you** + A suitable level of relevant experience + Experience with and previous exposure to internal or external control functions and regulators (including the US); Significant knowledge and expertise of compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks, and appropriate controls + Proven history of building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and peers; 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 + Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively problem solve + Ability to independently plan, develop and lead initiatives + Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing; Well-developed listening skills and a strong ability to engage at the senior management level + Strong people skills, with evidence of working in collaboration across large organizations + Strong leadership skills with a proven history in driving positive and sustained change + Initiative-taking, strong diligence, collaborative, organised + 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 challenge business management and escalate issues when appropriate + Comfort navigating complex and working in highly matrixed organizations + Effective negotiation skills, an initiative-taking and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views + Bachelor’s degree; Advanced degree preferred **What we can offer you** This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to many parts of the business and to use your technical skills in a different way. This is a role that will offer you the opportunity to build and develop an in-depth knowledge within Internal Audit and drive your career forward. **Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.** \#LI-JD1 ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Internal Audit ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Audit ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Most Relevant Skills** Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis. ------------------------------------------------------ **Other Relevant Skills** For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------ _Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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