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Team/Role Overview
The Senior Audit Manager is within the AI Governance and Risks, Legal and Ethics team and is a senior level management position, reporting to the Audit Director – AI Governance and Risks, with an overall objective to execute audit activities and assessments of the risk and control environment for the adoption of AI/GenAI, specifically related to AI Governance and Risks.
This role will primarily focus on AI Governance and Risks with the overall objective of this role to ensure that Citi Internal Audit’s approach to AI to position Citi IA as the leading IA function in the financial services industry.
Citi IA is a dynamic global function of over 2,500 professionals located across more than 60 countries, covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers through its network in 98 countries. Through a culture of continuous improvement, Citi IA is focused on maintaining its position as a best-in-class IA function and is committed to investing in people, learning and development, innovation, and methodology programs. The Internal Audit mission is to provide independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance to the Board, senior management and regulators of Citigroup and Citibank (and its subsidiaries), over the effectiveness of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management, and controls that mitigate current and evolving risks and to enhance the control environment. IA is a change agent within Citi to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and therefore support senior management decision making around the globe.
Citi operates in over 100 countries and provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. Citi strives to create the best outcomes for clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative, and responsive.
What you will do
Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reports relating to AI Governance and Risks
Act as a trusted subject matter experts on AI regulation and ethics across the IA team
Perform horizon scanning to anticipate new regulatory, ethical, and societal challenges in AI/GenAI and translate them into practical audit priorities
Oversight of portfolios within the AI Governance and Risks team including stakeholder engagement, assessment of key emerging and inherent risks, etc
Participate in business initiatives and pro-actively advise and assist the business on change initiatives
Implement integrated auditing concepts and technology, and follow trends in the Audit field and adapt them for the Audit function
Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, utilizing complex judgement and sophisticated analytical thought
Analyse report findings, and recommend interventions where needed, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues
Partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues
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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
What we will need from you
Previous experience in a related role
Sound understanding in AI Governance and Risks
Understanding of AI related regulations (e.g. EU AI Act) and financial services regulations (e.g. SR11-7, SS1/23, FCA, PRA, MAS), and how they intersect with AI/GenAI e.g. conduct risk, operational resilience, data protection, algorithmic trading, AML/KYC, consumer protection
Related certifications such as Certified Information Systems (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems (CRISC) or similar. AI-related certifications are a plus
Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management
Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables
Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
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.
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Most Relevant Skills Controls Assessment, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Risk Management Lifecycle, Root Cause Analysis.------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------
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Skills Required
- Previous experience in a related audit or AI governance role
- Sound understanding of AI governance and risk management
- Knowledge of AI-related and financial services regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, SR11-7, SS1/23, FCA, PRA, MAS)
- Related certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC or similar
- AI-related certifications (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience in business, functional and people management
- Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple high-quality audit deliverables to strict timetables
- Experience implementing continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to remain unbiased and operate in a diverse working environment
- Effective negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree in law, ethics, decision science, computer science, data science, finance, accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
- Master's degree (preferred)
- Skills: Controls Assessment, Data Analysis, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Risk Management Lifecycle, Root Cause Analysis
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