Internal Control Senior Analyst

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join our Internal Control Unit. This is a seasoned professional role, with duties and responsibilities executed in accordance with the Internal Control Unit manual. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that internal processes, procedures and controls are designed effectively, implemented properly, and operate in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the control environment and ensures appropriate internal controls are in place.
• When needed coordinates audits, examinations, and deliverable requirements from internal and external reviewers by supporting coordinating activities.
• Ensures the processes and Information Security, technological requirements are in compliance with all regulatory policies and procedures.
• Appropriately assesses 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 regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Notifies the respective units and the executive management in order to eliminate the deficiencies determined as a result of the controls and to take action
• Informs the relevant units and executive management about the processual or systemic improvement suggestions that appeared to be necessary as a result of the controls
• Creates an opinion on the changes and innovations planned on the bank’s products upon request or on the internal banking policies, procedures and process documents
• Participates in the projects and working groups, councils and committees regarding the processes within the scope of their duties, and making recommendations during the related meetings in order to minimize the risks
• Provides periodical reports to the executive management, audit committee and internal control unit manager in order to ensure continuous follow-up of the risks arising from the acquisition of information technology management and external service
• Develops the internal control review plans of the Information Systems in order to show the planned examinations to be carried out in the following year and submitting the same for the approval of the bank’s auditing committee
• Performs reviews and controls to ensure operational efficiency, accuracy of financial statements, compliance with laws and regulations; delivers results to the related units as warning messages or periodic reports; follows up corrective actions.
• Adds new control items in RCMs (Risk Control Matrices) or makes suggestions to enhance existing RCMs pertaining to the whole internal control environment or only his/her areas of responsibility in order to develop the control environment and reduce the risks from operational errors.
• Follows up the Banking Law, relevant banking regulations or any other regulations affecting banking activities. If required, makes suggestions of controls over new emerging risks.
• Conducts studies to regulate and develop internal control activities.
• Maintains and enhances cooperation and coordination with staff of the relevant unit and branch during the conduct and reporting of internal control activities.
• Performs other tasks, projects, special assignments and ad-hoc reviews assigned by Internal Control Unit Head.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years’ experience in one or more of the areas of IS internal control, information systems audit, management of information systems governance and controls, or information security.
• Experience with Regulation on Banks’ Internal Systems and Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process and in compliance with the Code of Conduct of the organization.
• Experience with Accounting and process controls areas
• Understanding of BRSA IT Regulation and the ability to perform internal control reviews in line with the regulation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused with excellent Interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment collaborating across diverse groups
• Understanding of operational risk and gap identification
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to present a compelling case to influence others where appropriate
• Experience on all banking regulations including ICAAP

• Bachelor’s degree, professional certificates preferred (CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CIA etc.)
• Project management, good understanding of regulatory requirements
• Conflict resolution, team building, and time management
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct work efforts, meet deadlines, take initiative, and produce consistent high quality work
• Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient knowledge of English (written and spoken).

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Job Family Group:

Controls Governance & Oversight

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Job Family:

Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Testing

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Analytical Thinking, Assurance Strategy, Communication, Constructive Debate, Controls Assessment, Controls Lifecycle, Policy and Procedure, Risk Remediation, Stakeholder Management.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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