Head of Audit - Israel

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 295,000 - 491,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a strategic Head of Audit for Israel-based operations, coordinating across the Middle East & Africa cluster. The role demands deep auditing discipline and the ability to drive high-quality deliverables aligned with Citi IA standards.

The successful candidate will lead a team, manage regulatory relationships, and ensure effective governance reporting, while maintaining the firm's risk posture and regulatory commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in auditing, at least 8 years in banking.
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications are mandatory.
• Experience with global teams and regulatory relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead country/MEA audit planning, oversee audits and ensure timely, high-quality reports.
• Provide oversight for audits across multiple countries in the MEA cluster.
• Collaborate with regulators and Citi IA teams to align priorities.
• Develop and mentor a medium-sized audit team.
• Maintain proactive governance reporting and risk oversight.

Skills

Audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Hebrew language

English communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Higher degree or related certifications (ACCA, CIA, CPA, ACA, CFA, CISA, CAMS or similar)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Head of Audit - Israel

Job Req Id:

26940452

Location(s):

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Job Type:

On-Site/Resident

Posted:

Jun. 18, 2026

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Job Overview

The Head of Audit – Israel is responsible for performing 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.

This role will be responsible for:

• Execution of Country Audit assurance plan in line with Citi IA methodology by understanding regulatory landscape and key risks related to Citi franchise, overseeing, and reviewing work completed by other team members and identifying opportunities for enhancing efficiency and quality of delivery.
• Delivering on time high quality Audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation, as well as business monitoring and governance committee reporting.
• Providing oversight as Audit Controller for other countries in Middle East and Africa (MEA) cluster in different type of country audits and issue validations as required.
• Leading, providing supervision, and developing medium-sized team of auditors within the cluster to ensure quality audit and regulatory delivery.
• Representing Citi IA function in discussions with regulators within the cluster and delivering regulatory commitments.
• Partnering with the IA product and functional teams to ensure alignment and focus on critical priorities and oversee strategic coordination; including monitoring progress and tracking actions in achieving stated critical priorities and ensuring effective communication and information flow across team leads.
• Working with IA Quality Assurance (QA) team to address any QA findings, regulatory issues against IA etc.
• Working with IA Management Information (MI) team to analyse audit data in audit systems from a regional perspective; ensuring corrections are made, as required, and following up to ensure errors detected are sustainably addressed.
• 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.
• Maintaining an appropriate, pro‑active, constructive, solutions‑driven relationship as the independent auditor with the Citi Country Officer (CCO); and support the CCO in the fulfilment of their responsibilities in respect of governance, risk management and internal control.
• Ensuring the CCO and in‑country Management receives prompt, timely and complete information relating to the activities of Internal Audit as part of governance forums and regular updates.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; ability to digest vast amounts of information and be able to succinctly present messages.
• Good numerical and analytical skills. Ability to deal with data and derive insights. Advanced skills with Excel. Demonstrating a high level of analytical rigor in formulating objectives and measuring results. Operating with passion and real drive when pursuing goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels within the organization and beyond, including senior management and regulators. Effective influencing skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues/requests.
• Pragmatic problem solver, forward thinker with independence of thought.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries; willing to break down functional silos to optimize business results and to facilitate the overall growth of the franchise.
• Self‑motivated and goal oriented.
• Sense of urgency in implementing programs and evaluating priorities; decisive, action‑oriented, and practical.
• Willing to challenge and question the status quo, making recommendations for options and best solutions.
• Critical thinking is a key requirement of the role, as themes related to risks and issues around the organization will be identified and presented to key stakeholders, such as senior management, regulators, and external audit functions.
• Effective leader, being able to manage and develop auditors with different experience and background, building a culture of trust, support, and accountability.
• Hebrew native speaker, English – professional level both verbal and written.

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications:

• Minimum 12 years of experience (with at least 8 years in banking)
• Higher degree or related certifications (ACCA, CIA, CPA, ACA, CFA, CISA, CAMS or similar) is mandatory.
• Experience in working with global teams and dealing with integrated internal audit and assurance delivery.
• Prior experience of conducting risk‑based audits and presenting results to management.
• Experience in managing regulatory relationships and presenting insights into governance committees.
• Knowledge and experience of risk issue management criteria, tools, and methods.
• Understanding of how risks and control deficiencies need to be prioritized and remediated across the first and second line of defence.
• Knowledge and experience of working with banking regulations in Israel.

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

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Job Family Group:

Internal Audit

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Job Family:

Audit

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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

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Other Relevant Skills

Control Monitoring, Professional Standards, Risk Management.

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