Compliance Assurance Officer, VP ICG

Job Description

Serves as a compliance risk officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) s Assurance team responsible for assessing compliance risks and controls implemented by the first and second lines of defence. Also responsible for performing risk assessments of Citis compliance risks; performing independent assurance activities (testing and on-going monitoring) to assess the design and effectiveness of key controls to address compliance risk; reporting and escalating control issues and any potential violations of laws or breaches of policy; and validating adequacy of remediation taken to address reported issues.Key Activities include:

• Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Assurance (CA) Plan.
• Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance assurance reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned region in accordance with CA Plan.
• Analyzing and documenting report findings, and having preliminary discussions with corresponding control/process owners.
• Assisting with development of Compliance Assurance Risk Assessments, Monitoring Monthly, and Quarterly Summaries and the development and enhancement of the Compliance Assurance Methodologies and Standards for testing, monitoring, and reporting.
• Utilizing innovative compliance testing solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities.
• Developing effective relationships within CA function and with other stakeholders including Business process owners and Internal Audit function.
• Identifying industry best practices and sharing insight with the CA teams on a regular basis.
• Informing CA 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.

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

• Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing 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, 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 organization is essential
• 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
• Willingness to travel
• Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks
• 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 organization
• Ability to both work collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organization
• 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 level and/or relevant experience(s)Required: Bachelor s degree; 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 auditing Investment Banking, Capital Markets, institutional clients sales and trading, Markets and Securities Services.Preferred: Advanced degree (e.g. JD, MBA) a plusPreferred: 5-7+ years of experience in the Internal Audit, controls testing, risk management function at a large financial institution, or as financial regulatory examinerOther Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training, physical or mental abilities required)Other: The following accounting and industry certifications and licenses are helpful: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), FINRA Series 7, 63, 65,

Keyskills :
chartered financial analystinternal audit data analyticsaudit planning risk managementproject management financial analysisfinan