Audit Director - Quality Assurance

Excited to grow your career? 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 Strategy, Innovation & Professional Practices 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. Our people make all the difference in our success.

Team/Role Overview

The Quality Assurance Audit Director is a senior level management position responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) Quality Assurance function, in coordination with the IA Head of Professional Practices. The role is also responsible for managing a team of audit professionals and directing the design and execution of quality assurance reviews that span a subset of a global businesses, functions, or legal entities. This role is instrumental in ensuring Citi's internal audit practices are effective, efficient and aligned with industry and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Deliver multiple quality assurance reviews to specification, and ensure the delivery of reports are complete, insightful, timely, error free and concise.
• Conduct periodic assessments of the internal audit processes and practices, identifying areas for improvement.
• Lead the development of innovative practices, including the use of AI and data analytics to drive improvements and enhance QA and audit effectiveness.
• Identify and report risks associated with internal audit activities.
• Provide independent assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of internal audit activities and practices.
• Ensure timely delivery of comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, including issues arising from external parties.
• Ensure IA meets/exceeds expectations, and support and drive IA’s efforts and strategies.
• Improve the identification, measurement, management, reporting and controls in governance, risk and control environments.
• Ensure the adoption of Citigroup and Citibank Audit Committee Charters and the IA Charter, and engage in internal/external negotiations.
• Oversee various tasks to build the audit team, including recruiting staff, developing and training the team, and managing the budget.
• Assist in providing training and mentoring to audit staff on audit and QA practices and standards and audit methodology, as needed.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets.
• Contribute to the development of the annual Quality Assurance Plan as it relates to areas of responsibility.
• Prepare and provide periodic reports and presentations for the IA Business Risk and Control Committee, audit committee and executive management as relevant.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including IA executive leadership and regulatory bodies.

What we will need from you

• Previous experience within Internal Audit Leadership role.
• Extensive experience within Internal Audit Quality Assurance.
• Strong commitment to ethical practices, promoting transparency and accountability throughout the organization.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced and changing environment, remaining flexible and responsive to new challenges and opportunities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to develop innovative solutions and provide practical recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts and findings to various levels of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal abilities, capable of influencing decision making at senior levels within the organization.
• Proven ability to build, mentor and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and positive workplace culture.
• Experience in managing and facilitating change, effectively leading teams through transitions and transformations.
• Demonstrated success in business, functional and people management.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred.
• 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

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, 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 base salary (annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus.
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your 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.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.