Citi Internal Audit is a dynamic global function of over 2,500 professionals located across more than 60 countries, covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers through its network in 98 countries. Through a culture of continuous improvement, Citi IA is focused on maintaining its position as a best-in-class IA function and is committed to investing in people, learning and development, innovation, and methodology programs. The Internal Audit mission is to provide independent, objective, reliable, valued and timely assurance to the Board, senior management and regulators of Citigroup and Citibank (and its subsidiaries), over the effectiveness of culture, ethical conduct, governance, risk management, and controls that mitigate current and evolving risks and to enhance the control environment. Citi operates in over 100 countries and provides consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial services and products. Citi strives to create the best outcomes for clients and customers with financial ingenuity that leads to solutions that are simple, creative, and responsive. The **Business Execution Lead** is a senior management-level position responsible for ensuring delivery, alignment and consistency of initiatives for the Internal Audit (IA) Strategy, Change Management, and Special Projects organization. This role ensures that the department’s operations are efficient, compliant and well-controlled whilst contributing to its long-term success. Core responsibilities of the Business Execution Lead includes coordinating and managing activities such as supporting the annual audit cycle; coordinating timely and high-quality delivery of information for management and board committees, external stakeholder reviews and meetings, IA and Business BRCC meetings; maintain sufficient knowledge of IA’s critical systems, support ongoing upkeep of technology solutions (My Audit) and new implementations (My Schedule); support the tracking of financials and resource management oversight; co-ordinate timely and high-quality delivery of commitments such as staff meetings, strategic off-sites, town halls etc. and act as a main point of contact to the Principal Risk Owner (IALT member) for review/challenge and approvals and helps with coordination and communication amongst key stakeholders. **Responsibilities** : + Prepare reports, briefings and executive level presentations on strategic initiatives, projects and priorities with the ability to develop documents using data from various areas to tell a story + Drive administrative, operational, and business financials and reporting with quality improvements through partnership with internal teams – reporting includes financial, staffing and headcount, risk, regulatory matters, and prudent expense management of travel & expense, conferences and vendor (third-party) management + Support the organization’s financial health by managing financial control and applying a comprehensive understanding of the department’s overall budgets, optimizing expense savings opportunities and developing insightful analysis and reporting + Review and monitor the key performance indicators across IA Strategy, Change Management, and Special Projects by providing oversight of any business critical milestone reporting processes and other reporting processes to ensure quality, efficiency and accuracy + Support various ad hoc efforts across the different IA Strategy, Change Management, and Special Projects teams including planning, training and other programs + Establish and manage strong relationships with a diverse group of senior stakeholders across Internal Audit and various Citi businesses and functions, to ensure adequate information sharing, reporting, alignment and communications are in place. + Provide oversight of the Business-Critical Milestone Reporting process and other reporting processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and accuracy. + Establish and implement best practice business execution routines and promote standardization and consistency across wider team + Provide oversight, governance, and forecasting across risk and control and compliance reporting including training progress, tracking of Issues/CAPs tagged to the team and other mandatory stats + Work with cross functional team to support People & Culture, Location and Communication strategies to ensure cohesion across the broader organization. This includes onboarding new team members, promoting awareness of cultural events/allyship/global affinity networks, team building activities **Qualifications** : + 10+ years of experience in financial services with Internal Audit knowledge (preferred) + Strong written and oral communication skills and confidence to collaborate with individuals at all organization levels and ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders + Excellent analytical skills with an ability to deliver insight and conclusions; development, planning and execution of medium range and long-term strategic plans + Clear and concise written and oral communication skills with ability to collaborate across all levels and effective negotiation with senior stakeholders + Demonstrated success in project managing and managing multiple deliverables with aggressive timeframes **Attributes** : + Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint + Strong team player and proven ability to collaborate in a team of diverse skill sets and cultures + Proven ability to work in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments + Strong leadership, interpersonal and relationship building skills are essential + Detail orientated with the ability to see the larger picture. Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills + Clear and logical approach to problem solving; breaking down issues to component parts and prioritizing the approach + Proactive and ability to work independently or as a team player with the ability to develop strong relationships with numerous partners + Ability to multitask, work under pressure in a demanding environment, be proactive and goal oriented + 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 **Education** : + Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience + Master's degree preferred ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Business Strategy, Management & Administration ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Business Administration ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location:** New York New York United States ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:** $176,720.00 - $265,080.00 In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, 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. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. ------------------------------------------------------ **Anticipated Posting Close Date:** Nov 19, 2024 ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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