Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) - VP

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Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. 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.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.

Team/Role Overview

Serves as a Vice president for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM)’s Independent Compliance Assessment (CIA) team responsible for testing/assessing compliance risks and controls implemented by the first line of defence for Citi’s Issuer Services and Investor Services. Performing assessments of Citi's compliance risks; performing independent testing activities (testing, targeted assessments and on-going monitoring) to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls designed to address compliance risk; reporting and escalating control issues and any violations of laws or breaches of policy; and validating adequacy of remediation taken to address reported issues.

What you'll do

• Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) Plan for Issuer Services and Investor Services.
• Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned region in accordance with CIA Plan for Issuer Services and Investor Services.
• Analysing and documenting report findings and leading preliminary discussions with corresponding control/process owners.
• Assisting with development and enhancement of the CIA Methodologies and Standards for testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Utilizing innovative CIA solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities.
• Developing effective relationships within CIA function and with other stakeholders including Business process owners and Internal Audit function.
• Identifying industry best practices and share insight with the CIA teams on a regular basis.
• Informing CIA management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action.
• Identifying compliance training resources and tools available centrally to support country/business compliance programs training and research needs.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating 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 regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What we’ll need from you

• Demonstrated knowledge in area of Business in focus i.e. Issuer Services and Investor Services.
• 6-10 years of experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing reviews and regulatory issue validation activities.
• Knowledge and extensive experience with auditing principles including audit planning, risk assessments, development of risks and controls matrices, processes and controls design assessments, controls operating effectiveness testing, transactional access segregation of duties, transactional testing, surveillance systems, and reporting activities
• Understanding of rules, laws, and regulations, and specific regulatory requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with stakeholders and engaging teams
• Effectiveness in working within a large scale and complex matrix organization is essential
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and “no surprises” approach in communicating issues, and strength in sustaining independent views
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills in interacting with non-executives and executive management and across several business lines and control functions
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organization
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
• Bachelor’s degree; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; experience in area of focus; Advanced degree a plus
  

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here.

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.

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