Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit | Wealth (Citigold/Citi Private Client and Private Banking)

Citi; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Singapore seeks a seasoned Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit (Wealth) to lead audits across Citi Private Client and Private Banking, applying analytics and collaborating with global teams to strengthen controls and risk management.

The role requires 5–8 years in wealth management audits, strong communication and project management, with CPA/CA/CIA preferred. Hybrid work in Singapore provides leadership exposure and career development.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in internal audit, wealth management or private banking.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with cross-border collaboration.
• Expertise in wealth management and private banking audits, with project management capability.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex audits of wealth management and private banking controls.
• Draft audit reports and present findings with practical recommendations.
• Coordinate with global teams and use analytics to improve audit efficiency.
• Monitor emerging risks and contribute to audit process improvements.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation

Wealth management audits

Private banking audits

Project management

Influencing & relationship management

Data analytics for auditing

AI/ML in auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CPA/CA/CIA preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI/ML auditing tools

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi , you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi Internal Audit (IA) provides independent assessments of Citi’s control environment, risk management and governance for key stakeholders including Citi’s board of directors, senior management and regulators. We are a global function with over 2,500 professionals providing assurance across all of Citi’s businesses.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Assistant Vice President - Internal Audit | Wealth (Citigold/Citi Private Client and Private Banking) - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Assistant Vice President - C12) based in Singapore.

What you will do

The Senior Auditor is an intermediate level role responsible for performing moderately complex audits and assessments of Citi’s risk and control environments in coordination with the Audit team. The overall objective is to utilize in-depth subject matter expertise to contribute to the development of new techniques / processes for the area or function and help Citi reach business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Perform moderately complex audits including drafting audit reports, presenting issues to the business, and discussing practical solutions.
• Draft audit reports and present issues to the business while discussing practical cross-functional solutions.
• Complete assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs.
• Perform issue validations to assess the adequacy of evidence for closure of audit issues.
• Monitor, assess, and recommend solutions to emerging risks.
• Contribute to the development of audit processes improvements, including the development of automated routines.
• Apply internal audit standards, policies, and regulations to provide timely audit assurance and influence audit scope.
• Develop effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Implement and/or use advanced data analytics, automation and artificial intelligence/machine learning tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• 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.

Qualifications :

• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills
• Subject matter expertise regarding audits on wealth management and private banking
• Effective project management skills
• Effective influencing and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment and collaborate well across teams globally
• Experience in the use of advanced data analytics, automation and artificial intelligence/machine learning tools for auditing

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
• Preferably relevant professional qualification (CPA/CA/CIA)

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

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

Job Family Group:

Internal Audit

Job Family:

Audit

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Controls Assessment, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Risk Management Lifecycle, Root Cause Analysis.

Other Relevant Skills

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

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