Audit Manager - ICG Markets Operations

Citi; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Audit Manager to oversee a small team and manage complex audits within their operations. This role involves developing audit plans, delivering high-quality reports, and leading a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and project management experience, along with relevant certifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence internal processes and contribute to the overall success of the organization. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in audit or finance roles.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust Audit Plan for assigned businesses.
• Manage audit activities and deliver high-quality audit reports.
• Lead a small to medium-sized team of Internal Audit professionals.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Influencing Skills

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's/University Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Audit Software

Job description

Citi Institutional Client Group (ICG) provides world-class products and financing solutions for corporations, governments, and institutional investors through dominant underwriting, sales and trading, and distribution capabilities. ICG Operations is a key support and control partner to the business, providing operational support to all trading areas across a number of sites in North America (NAM) and globally. The ICG Operations audit team is responsible for coverage of key operational processes, including settlements, payments, corporate actions, margining, and loan processing.

The Audit Manager is an intermediate level role responsible for managing a small team that is performing moderately complex audits and assessments of Citi’s risk and control environments in coordination with the Audit team. The overall objective is to apply in-depth disciplinary knowledge through value-added perspectives or advisory service to help Citi reach business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes a robust Audit Plan, by reviewable entity, for assigned businesses in accordance with Internal Audit standards, relevant government statutes and regulations and Citigroup and Citibank policies.
• Delivers on time high quality audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and (where appropriate, branch examinations, as well as business monitoring and governance committee reporting.
• Manages audit activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity at the regional or country level including a portion of the audit annual plan.
• Applies in-depth level of expertise in one or more of the corporation's businesses and leverages this knowledge into a leadership role in one or more teams.
• Proactively advances integrated auditing concepts and use of technology.
• Manages a complex and critical unit within Internal Audit, including a small to medium sized team of Internal Audit professionals. Recruits staff, develops talent, builds effective teams, and manages a budget. Possesses a broad and comprehensive understanding of different Internal Audit standards, policies and local regulations; applies a broad and comprehensive knowledge of high risk areas including: Consumer or Investment Banking, technology management; project/program management; regulatory compliance or supplier management.
• Leads the professional development of Internal Audit staff.
• Develops effective senior line management relationships and has a strong understanding of the businesses.
• Applies an in-depth understanding of the inter-relationships of business and support units throughout the corporation and how they impact the overall control environment and the audit approach.
• Uses excellent communication skills in order to influence a wide range of internal audiences including respective product, function, or regional executive management partners. May negotiate internally often at higher levels on matters which will have a major impact on the area managed.
• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking. Consulted often by others for advice and opinions and recognized as a leadership role model.
• Participates in major business initiatives and pro-actively advises and assists the business on change initiatives.
• Frequently involved in matters that require complex judgments and solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought such as identifying solutions for a variety of complex and novel audit control issues. Analyzes reporting findings; Recommends appropriate interventions where needed. Proposes creative and pragmatic solutions for risk and control problems. Partners with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues.
• Serves as lead reviewer for all types of reviews.
• Reviews and approves Business Monitoring Quarterly Summaries.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• Effective verbal, written and negotiation skills
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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***Candidates must be willing to work a hybrid work schedule (3 days per week) in the Mississauga office. This is not a remote position, and we are unable to deploy this role to Toronto.****

Job Family Group: Internal Audit

Job Family: Audit

Time Type: Full time

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.