The Audit Director is a senior level management position responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) function, in coordination with the Audit team. This role is also responsible for managing multiple teams of professionals. The overall objective of this role is to direct audit activities that support a subset of a product line, function, or legal entity at the global or regional level, in accordance with IA standards, Citi policies, and local regulations.

Responsibilities:

Deliver multiple current audits to specification, and ensure the delivery of audit reports are complete, insightful, timely, error free and conciseContribute to the delivery of reports outlining IA’s contributions, and oversee audit’s coverage and reporting on common high risk areasProvide independent assurance on the design and operating effectiveness of an area, at a global or regional levelEnsure timely delivery of comprehensive regulatory and internal audit issue validation, including issues arising from other external partiesEnsure IA meets/exceeds expectations, and support and drive the IA Transformation Program and IA’s and management’s effortsImprove the identification, measurement, management, reporting and controls in governance, risk and control environmentsSupport and endorse the Quality Assurance (QA) function of IA, and resolve issues found by QA, improving audit processes and coverageEnsure the adoption of Citigroup and Citibank Audit Committee Charters and the IA Charter, and engage in internal/external negotiationsOversee various tasks to build the audit team, including recruiting staff, developing and training the team, and managing the budgetAppropriately 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.In situations where this role is the designated Legal Entity Chief Audit Executive, their responsibility towards the legal entity additionally includes:Overseeing and having the responsibility for the development of the annual Audit Plan as it relates to the legal entity where required by local regulators or Citi internal policies; presenting the annual Audit Plan for approval by the legal entity Board / Board Audit Committee;Providing periodic reports to the legal entity Audit Committees, senior management, and other Board committees as relevant, summarizing the status of the legal entity Audit Plan, results of audit activities, details of significant issues identified.

Qualifications:

15+ years of experience in a related roleRelated certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferredDemonstrated success in business, functional and people managementConsistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communicationDemonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environmentEffective negotiation skills

Education:

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experienceMaster’s degree preferred
 

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This specific role will focus on Wealth technology which is a fast moving area with ambitious business aligned projects globally so experience in areas of technology and wealth (investment, private bank, high net worth banking) preferred.

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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:

New York New York 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

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

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jun 25, 2025

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