Senior Audit Manager ~ AI Governance and Risks

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

The Senior Audit Manager in the AI Governance and Risks, Legal and Ethics team reports to the Audit Director – AI Governance and Risks. The role focuses on executing audit activities and assessments related to AI/GenAI adoption’s risk and control environment, with a goal to position Citi IA as a leading function in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audit reports, Internal Audit and Regulatory issue validation and business monitoring and governance committee reports related to 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 new regulatory, ethical, and societal challenges in AI/GenAI and translate them into practical audit priorities.


• Oversee portfolios within the AI Governance and Risks team, including stakeholder engagement and assessment of key emerging and inherent risks.


• Participate in business initiatives and proactively advise and assist the business on change initiatives.


• Implement integrated auditing concepts and technology, follow trends in the audit field, and adapt them for the audit function.


• Identify solutions for a variety of complex and unique control issues, utilizing complex judgment and sophisticated analytical thought.


• Analyze report findings and recommend interventions where needed, proposing creative and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.


• Partner with Directors and Managing Directors to develop approaches for addressing broader corporate emerging issues.


• 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, as well as supervising the activity of others and fostering accountability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a related role.


• Sound understanding of AI Governance and Risks.


• Keen understanding of AI related regulations (e.g., EU AI Act) and financial services regulations (e.g., SS1/23, FCA, PRA, MAS) and how they intersect with AI/GenAI.


• Related certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC or similar; AI-related certifications are a plus.


• Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management.


• Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high‑quality deliverables according to strict timetables.


• Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement and innovation in audit tools and techniques.


• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.


• Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment.


• Effective negotiation skills.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree in law, ethics, decision science, computer science, finance, accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Master’s degree preferred.

Key Details

Job Type: Full time

Location: New York, New York, United States

Compensation: $163,600.00 - $245,400.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays.

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