Post location: Citi Solutions Center, Warsaw, Prosta 36

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a leading financial institution? Then bring your experience in Financial Crimes to Citi’s Internal Audit Team.

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation 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:

Citi's Internal Audit division in Warsaw includes over 150 employees and provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders globally. Internal Audit is one of Citi's key components with over 1500 professionals globally covering Citi's global businesses and service, and a change agent within Citi aimed to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide.

The Senior Auditor (Global Sanctions and Anti-Bribery & Corruption) is responsible for performing moderately complex audits and assessments of Citi’s risk and control environments in coordination with the Audit Team. The Incumbent will support the timely delivery of high quality, independent, value-added assurance and audit reporting for Financial Crimes audits globally, and other governance related business processes.

The position will report into a Senior Audit Manager within the IA Financial Crimes Risk Team.

What you'll do:

• Supports the execution of a robust Financial Crimes Audit Plan by entity and business lines and products, in accordance with Internal Audit standards

• Challenges status-quo and applies an in-depth understanding of inter-relationships between business and support units throughout the corporation, and the impact on Financial Crimes risk and control environment. 

• Performs moderately complex audits including supporting drafting audit reports, presenting and negotiating issues with the business, and discussing practical cross-functional solutions to emerging risks

• Monitors, assess, and recommend solutions to emerging risks and complete assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs

• Analyzes reporting findings; recommends appropriate interventions where needed. Proposes creative, pragmatic and sustainable solutions for risk and control problems.

• Proactively advances integrated auditing concepts and use of technology. 

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Financial Crimes Risk avenues to provide advice to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

What we'll need from you:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, specifically related to the Financial Crimes area.

• Experience in any of the following areas will be a great advantage: Global Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, AML, KYC, Transaction Monitoring.

• Experience in conducting Audits preferred but not a must as training will be provided for applicants with strong background in Financial Crimes.

• Subject matter expertise in Financial Crimes, control disciplines, and relevant business understanding of the Financial Services Industry, especially regarding Sanctions.

• Effective verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

• Strong interpersonal/influencing and relationship management skills for interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators.

• Ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision and act as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

• Strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.

• Related certifications (CAMS, CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave); A supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave

• Award-winning pension plan,​ multisport, holiday allowance

• Private Medical Care Program, Group Life Insurance

• Consideration for annual discretionary bonus

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed

• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance

• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines; Mentoring Programs

• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

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

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