Internal Audit Director – Data and Technology-

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Job Overview

Role Overview

Citi's Internal Audit (IA) division provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management, and Citi’s numerous regulators globally. IA is a change agent within Citi to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globe.

The Internal Audit Director - Technology Transformation is a senior level management position responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) function, in coordination with the Transformation Audit team. This role is also responsible for managing multiple teams of professionals. The overall objective of this role is to direct independent assurance work around Citi’s technology transformation strategy and data management across the core businesses and functions in accordance with IA standards, Citi policies, and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Primarily provide assurance for, and coordinate 3rd line activities related to the technology aspects of the key Article V (Data) transformation workstream resulting from the recent FRB and OCC consent orders, as well as the associated target state program

• Represent IA Data Technology transformation with senior stakeholders in the first and second line as well as regulators, whilst leading an IA team dedicated to assessing, monitoring and validating management’s gap analysis and remediation plans relating to Data Technology Transformation; Understand the interdependence of technology and Data in Article V and help provide ongoing assurance over Citi’s progress towards meeting the end state for both Article V

• Deliver multiple current audit validations to specification, and ensure the delivery of audit assurance is complete, insightful, timely, error free and concise; Ensure timely delivery of comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation; Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made

• Contribute to the delivery of reports outlining IA’s contributions, and oversee audit’s coverage and reporting on common high-risk areas; Provide independent assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of an area, at a global or regional level

• Ensure IA meets/exceeds expectations, and support and drive the IA Transformation Program and IA’s and management’s efforts; Improve the identification, measurement, management, reporting and controls in governance, risk and control environments

• Support and endorse the Quality Assurance (QA) function of IA, and resolve issues found by QA, improving audit processes and coverage

• 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

Job requirements

• Data and Technology hands-on experience

• Extensive Internal Audit experience from within the Technology Transformation space or 2LOD

• A strong understanding of how Technology risk and controls can adversely impact the delivery of Article V, as well as understand the appropriate target state and metrics to measure progress towards the target state.  A commanding knowledge of Article V, a strong knowledge and experience in working in Article V related validations is preferred, and also understand topics such as technology and business architecture, business simplification, and tech risk

• Adaptable/knowledgeable over the linkage between Data and Technology in Article V; An in-depth knowledge of Article V.2.d is a plus given the heavy architecture related components of the sub clause

• Demonstrated success in business, functional and people management.

• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.

• Effective negotiation skills/ Strong Communicator.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in a related role

• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred

• Demonstrated success in business, functional and people management

• 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 or equivalent experience

• Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you

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. 

Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.

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Job Family Group:

Internal Audit

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Job Family:

Audit

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$170,000.00 - $300,000.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.

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Other Relevant Skills

Management Reporting, Professional Judgement, Waterfall Model.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Aug 04, 2025

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