Training & Communication Senior Audit Manager – Methodology - Senior Vice President Greater Belfast, United Kingdom Area

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Team/Role Overview

The Senior Audit Manager is a senior level management position responsible for supporting Citi’s audit methodology and the associated processes. The overall objective of this role is to support IA in maintaining an efficient and effective IA Methodology and specifically to develop and evolve IA’s Methodology learning resources , which in turn supports IA teams in delivering robust risk-based assurance.

What you’ll do

Lead a team and work in close partnership with peers, business heads and senior leadership members to constantly evaluate where opportunities exist to simplify, strengthen and improve the methodology, learning and training resources, and methodology guidance, as well as support the improvement of assurance processes and requirements

Specifically partner with the IA Learning, Development and Engagement team to design, develop and maintain training materials across the audit lifecycle, identify knowledge gaps and implement targeted learning solutions, and provide effective communications related to the Methodology

Deliver effective training across multiple channels depending on the training needs

Maintain IA’s methodology training, guidance, awareness assets and partner with IA’s technology teams to maintain effective system guidance, as well as developing a robust content management process.

Lead medium to large complex projects to deliver and implement methodology related projects across their lifecycle: creating user centric solutions, identifying and structuring the problem, analysing root causes, creating user centric solutions, communicating project results, and obtaining buy-in for change

Identify opportunities to add value beyond the scope of formal projects, and deliver out on the opportunities subsequently

Lead and support the team to constantly enhance the tools that support the Methodology and associate Training, e.g., job aids, guidance, templates and chatbot, including smartly identifying challenges and developing practical solutions

Proactively engage with the range of IA stakeholders, internal and external to the function, to ensure all expectations are understood and met, and develop and strengthen relationships with executives across the business including consulting with and advising audit teams in unique or complex situations

Lead on the remediation of methodology related issues which arise and proactively contribute to IA’s robust internal control environment

Lead out on close collaboration with partners in the 1st and 2nd line risk and control functions on governance, risk and compliance training and learning related initiatives which can support the firm’s risk management objectives

Use communication skills to influence a wide range of internal audiences, and provide function wide training and briefings

What we’ll need from you

Previous experience in developing, designing and supporting the implementation of audit methodologies or risk management frameworks and or training including senior management partnership and influencing

Previous experience in managing or delivering projects or large assignments: project planning & execution, client and team member management; Collaborative work style; effectively interacts with partners across organizational boundaries/hierarchies

Intellectual and analytical capabilities. Ability to influence the organization and to affect change up to the most senior levels. Efficiently solves complex, ambiguous problems/situations

A suitable level of experience in audit, risk and control, compliance or comparable areas as well as learning, training, communications

Problem solving skills, sound business judgment, and demonstrated result orientation; Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities; Creative thinking

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication which effectively trains and communicates complex matters; Business builder capable of creating vision and motivating a geographically dispersed team; Displays a leadership presence; commands respect and will earn trust of senior leaders

Understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework, including the IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards). (preferred)

Bachelor's/University degree, Masters degree preferred; Related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

A discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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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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