Senior Audit Manager - AI Non-model Objects

The Senior Audit Manager sits within the AI Non-model Objects team and reports to the Audit Director – AI Non-model Objects. The role is a senior level management position focused on executing audit activities and assessments of the risk and control environment for the adoption of AI/GenAI specifically related to AI Non-model Objects. The primary objective is to ensure Citi Internal Audit’s approach to AI positions the firm as a leading IA function within the financial services industry.

What you will do:

• Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reports relating to AI model development, validation and deployment.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert on AI model risks and controls across the IA team.
• Oversee portfolios within the AI Non-model Objects team, including stakeholder engagement, assessment of key emerging and inherent risks, etc.
• Participate in business initiatives and proactively advise and assist the business on change initiatives.
• Implement integrated auditing concepts and technology, and follow trends in the Audit field and adapt them for the Audit function.
• Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, utilizing complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought.
• Analyse report findings, and recommend interventions where needed, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
• Partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues.
• 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, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

What we will need from you:

• Previous experience in a related role.
• Sound understanding of model audit, validation, or model risk management within financial services.
• Understanding of financial services regulations and how they intersect with AI/GenAI (e.g., conduct risk, operational resilience, data protection, algorithmic trading, AML/KYC, consumer protection).
• Related certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or similar. AI-related certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management.
• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.
• Effective negotiation skills.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree in law, ethics, decision science, computer science, data science, finance, accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.

What we can offer you:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretionary annual performance-related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pension Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Exclusive discounts for employees, family, and friends.
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.

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