Senior AI Governance & Risks Audit Lead

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 163,600 - 245,400; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Audit Manager for the AI Governance and Risks, Legal and Ethics team in New York. You will execute audit activities and assessments related to AI/GenAI risk and control environments, aiming to position Citi IA as a leading function in financial services.

You will act as a trusted AI regulation and ethics SME, perform horizon scanning, oversee portfolios, and drive integrated auditing concepts and technology across the function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline with professional audit credentials preferred.
• Experience in AI governance and risk assessment is essential.
• Knowledge of EU AI Act and financial services regulations related to AI/GenAI.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC or equivalent are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and develop teams and deliver high-quality outputs on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and governance reports on AI governance and risks.
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert on AI regulation and ethics across the IA team.
• Perform horizon scanning to anticipate regulatory, ethical, and societal challenges in AI/GenAI and translate into audit priorities.
• Oversee portfolios within the AI Governance and Risks team, including stakeholder engagement and risk assessment.
• Participate in business initiatives and advise the business on change initiatives.
• Implement integrated auditing concepts and technology and adapt them for the audit function.
• Identify solutions for complex control issues using judgment and analytical thinking.
• Analyze findings and recommend interventions with pragmatic risk-focused solutions.
• Partner with Directors/Managing Directors to address broader corporate emerging issues.

Skills

AI governance and risks

Regulatory awareness

Certifications (CISA/CIA/CRISC)

People management

Portfolio delivery

Audit tools and techniques

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Unbiased decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree in law, ethics, decision science, computer science, finance, accounting or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Citi is seeking a Senior Audit Manager for the AI Governance and Risks, Legal and Ethics team in New York. You will execute audit activities and assessments related to AI/GenAI risk and control environments, aiming to position Citi IA as a leading function in financial services.

You will act as a trusted AI regulation and ethics SME, perform horizon scanning, oversee portfolios, and drive integrated auditing concepts and technology across the function.