Audit Manager - Quality Assurance - Vice President

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution in Northern Ireland seeks an Internal Auditor to join their Quality Assurance team. The role involves ensuring high standards of internal audit delivery, collaboration with global audit teams, and fostering best practices. Candidates should possess analytical skills, a relevant degree, and experience in audit processes. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Internal Auditor, External Audit also considered.
• Subject matter expert in Project Management and Risk Management.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate independently as a QA partner across SME audit teams.
• Provide assurance over the quality of IA’s work via formal QA products.
• Be a change agent in the continuous improvement program.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Effective negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Project Management

Risk Management Knowledge

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Overview

Excited to grow your career?

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 the Internal Audit (IA) Quality Assurance team. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

Internal Audit (IA) maintains a Quality Assurance (QA) function that reports to the Chief Auditor Quality Assurance and the Group Audit Committee. The QA function provides independent assurance that IA has achieved and is maintaining appropriate standards of internal audit delivery (set against both IA’s own internal standards and the Standards and Code of Ethics of the Institute of Internal Auditors).

The role involves close liaison with the global audit teams and IA support functions to ensure appropriate understanding and correct application of the IA methodology.

What you will do

Responsibilities

• Operate independently as a QA partner across the assigned SME audit teams, forming partnerships at all levels within IA. Support the QA Director (QAD) and Senior Audit Manager (SVP) in fostering a strong QA partnership with the Chief Auditors.
• Provide assurance over the quality of IA’s work via formal QA products (e.g., Scorecards, Thematic Reviews, Hot reviews and Regulatory/ QA Issue Validation).
• Be a change agent in the continuous improvement program to deliver and maintain a best in-class QA function, sharing best practices and lessons learned with the IA and QA team.
• Contribute to continued improvement in IA and QA methodology and coverage through the delivery of QA products.
• Assist in the provision of methodology training to auditors, including tailored training as and when needed.
• Assist with periodic ad-hoc projects (e.g., research and development of QA specific training).
• Assist in the review and improvement of global IA methodology and practices, including innovation initiatives.
• Assist the SVP and QAD in reviewing key internal QA deliverables and external deliverables.
• Establish and consistently maintain professional working relationship with key IA stakeholders; assist the QAD and SVP in maintaining IA stakeholder communications through monthly meetings as assigned by the QAD and SVP.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet strict deadlines, both internal and external (e.g., regulators).
• Willingness to assist other QADs on an ad-hoc basis to ensure consistent utilization.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Internal Auditor, External Audit also considered.
• Subject matter expert across Project Management, Relationship Management, Risk Management/Risk and Controls Knowledge, Regulatory and Business Knowledge and Standards and/or Regulatory Requirements for IA.
• Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment
• Effective negotiation skills and stakeholder management skills
• Effective report writing skills
• Highly analytical
• Other: Collaboration/Conflict Resolution, Adaptability/Flexibility, Critical Thinking, Task Switching, Active Listening, Initiative and Empathy, Attention to Detail, Communication, Continuous Learning, Open Mindedness, Accountability, Reliability

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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 Belfast, 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 such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretionary annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special 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 energized 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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