Senior Auditor I - C12 - MUMBAI

The Senior Auditor is an intermediate level role responsible for performing moderately complex audits and assessments of Citi’s risk and control environments in coordination with the Audit team. The Senior Auditor role supports the timely delivery of high quality, and independent value-added assurance and audit reporting for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing (TF) Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) Know Your Customer (KYC) audits globally and other governance related business processes, to meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally. This role contributes to the scoping and execution of AML and KYC audit coverage in accordance with established IA methodology and professional auditing standards. The overall objective is to utilize in-depth subject matter expertise to contribute to the development of new techniques / processes for the area or function and help Citi reach business goals.

The position will be based in Mumbai, India, and will provide IA’s Financial Crimes (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Compliance CoE team with geographically distributed resources to ensure the provision of independent assurance which is consistent and aligned with IA’s global strategic objectives. The candidate should have comprehensive functional knowledge of AML and KYC framework and regulatory requirements, as well as KYC specific risks and controls. The position will report into a Senior Audit Manager within the IA Financial Crimes Compliance team.

Responsibilities:

• 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 regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Supports the execution of a robust Anti Money Laundering (AML) Know Your Customer (KYC) Audit Plan, by entity and business lines and products, in accordance with Internal Audit standards, relevant government statutes and regulations and Citigroup and Citibank policies to provide timely audit assurance and influence audit scope
• Challenges status-quo and applies an in-depth understanding of inter-relationships between business and support units throughout the corporation, and the impact on AML risk and control environment. 
• Perform moderately complex audits including supporting drafting audit reports, presenting and negotiating issues with the business, and discussing practical cross-functional solutions to emerging risks
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision, and exercise independence of judgement and autonomy and acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• Contribute to the development of audit processes improvements, including the development of automated routines
• Monitor, assess, and recommend solutions to emerging risks and complete assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs
• Develop effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business
• Applies strong KYC expertise in execution of in-depth audit work and supports on time delivery of high-quality AML Financial Crimes Compliance audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation, business monitoring and governance committee reporting.
• Analyzes reporting findings; recommends appropriate interventions where needed. Proposes creative, pragmatic and sustainable solutions for risk and control problems.
• Uses effective communication skills to influence a wide range of internal audiences including stakeholders of respective product, function, or regional and global management partners.
• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Possesses project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking on the audit approach.
• Proactively advances integrated auditing concepts and use of technology. Closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Financial Crimes Compliance and Know Your Customer avenues to provide advice to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Subject Matter Expertise on AML, specifically Know Your Customer related control disciplines and relevant business understanding of the Financial Services Industry, especially regarding AML, Sanctions, Compliance and Regulatory Risk.
• Demonstrable Project Management skills
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, specifically related to the AML/Financial Crime Know Your Customer (KYC) Compliance area.
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. 
• This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing and relationship management skills for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.

• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Related certifications (CAMS, CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Additional job-related duties related to the overall standards and guidelines by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) for audit execution and governance, including various management reporting and governance tasks, and ad-hoc special projects will be assigned frequently as required.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Additional job-related duties related to the overall standards and guidelines by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) for audit execution and governance, including various management reporting and governance tasks, and ad-hoc special projects will be assigned frequently as required.

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