Regional Chief Auditor - EMEA

Citigroup Inc. ,
London, Greater London
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We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company in The Finance Sector. Proactively interacts with executive management to provide credible challenge and positively influence the regional culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control frameworks. Escalates significant issues on a timely basis, including the adequacy of corrective action. Contributes to the articulation and assessment of emerging risks and issues across the business, engages with the executive management and provides input to strategic dialogues. Candidates should have at least 20 years of progressive business, audit, accountancy or other broad relevant experience, preferably including the regional market and regulatory environment. International experience is required. H/She should have thorough knowledge of operations and control systems as well as an understanding of best-in-class audit methodologies. H/She must be proficient in risk and control analysis and audit concepts for a full range of products and specialized areas and will be skilled at analyzing root causes of problems and anticipating ‘horizon’ issues. Related certifications (ACA, CPA, CFA, CIA) are an advantage. Executive presence and expert in building and maintaining strong open relationships with executive stakeholders, working as a partner and exerting influence in a constructive manner. Advanced understanding of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management and control frameworks in leading international organizations. Ability to quickly comprehend the true risks of complex global issues, escalate to the appropriate level and provide advice on pragmatic commercial solutions. Thought leader in current IA best practice, innovative IA developments and leading the design and delivery of quality risk based forward looking audit plans. Experience of successfully managing major transformational projects. Outstanding performer, open minded, resilient, agile, energetic, self-starter, articulate and empathetic whilst being confident to deliver opinions to bring about positive outcomes Proven and progressive business, audit, accountancy or other broad relevant experience, preferably including the regional market and regulatory environment (20 years preferred). Strong leadership skills including a track record of identifying and developing world class talent. Experienced in leading large dispersed professional teams. Educated to degree level and holder of a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACA or CIA). Candidates must have effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating audit results and strength in sustaining independent views. Strong presentation and relationship management skills are essential. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style. Candidates must have effective persuasion skills, the ability to work effectively at the highest levels of the organization, and will display highly effective networking and influencing skills. This person will be comfortable acting as an agent for positive change with agility and flexibility. This individual will have proven experience in leading and in influencing geographically dispersed teams of world-class professionals. Their experience will have been in highly respected diversified institutions with complex and diverse products and customers. H/She will have shown solid career progression within these well respected institutions and proven experience in a role with enterprise-wide scope

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