24794278 Compliance Testing Officer – Vice President

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Internal Audit (IA) Strategy, Change Management and Special Projects team.

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters. 

Team/Role Overview

Serves as a compliance risk officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM)’s Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) team responsible for assessing compliance risks and controls implemented by the first and second line of defense. Also responsible for performing risk assessments of Citi's compliance risks; performing independent testing/monitoring activities (testing and on-going monitoring) to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls designed to address compliance risk; reporting and escalating control issues and any violations of laws or breaches of policy; and validating adequacy of remediation taken to address reported issues.

What you’ll do

• Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing/monitoring, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) Plan.
• Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing/monitoring reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned area in accordance with CIA Plan.
• Analyzing and documenting report findings, and having preliminary discussions with corresponding control/process owners.
• Assisting with the identification of Significant Compliance Risks via Compliance Risk Assessments, and other internal and external inputs in order to build and refresh the Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) plans for Banking Controls.
• Utilizing innovative compliance testing/monitoring solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities.
• Developing effective relationships within Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) function and with other stakeholders including Business process owners and Internal Audit function.
• Identifying industry best practices and share insight with the Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) teams on a regular basis.
• Informing Compliance Independent Assessment (CIA) management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action.
• Identifying compliance training resources and tools available centrally to support country/business compliance programs training and research needs.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• 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.

What we’ll need from you

• Previous experience in an Audit, Compliance Testing, Monitoring, Risk Assessment or Legal role, preferably focused in Investment Banking and Corporate Banking
• Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing/monitoring reviews and regulatory issue validation activities
• Knowledge and extensive experience with auditing principles including audit planning, risk assessments, development of risks and controls matrices, processes and controls design assessments, controls operating effectiveness testing, monitoring, transactional access segregation of duties, transactional testing, surveillance systems, and reporting activities
• Understanding of rules, laws, and regulations, and specific regulatory requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with stakeholders and engaging teams
• Effectiveness in working within a large scale and complex matrix organisation
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and “no surprises” approach in communicating issues, and strength in sustaining independent views
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills in interacting with non-executives and executive management and across a number of business lines and control functions
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organisation
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated knowledge in area of focus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; experience in area of focus
• Advanced degree a plus

What we can offer you

By joining Citi Dublin, 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 (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here.

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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Job Family Group:

Compliance and Control

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Job Family:

AML Intelligence

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Time Type:

Full time

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