The SOX Program Office - Senior Vice President role supports managing the core operations of Citi’s SOX and FDICIA programs, covering control scoping and risk assessment, control documentation, issues / deficiency evaluation and other program activities, working closely with cross functional stakeholders across the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the oversight and management of Citi’s Global Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) compliance program to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

• Support all aspects of SOX compliance including annual planning, financial statement risk assessment / scoping, control design walkthroughs, evaluation of management’s risk and control identification and management’s self-assessment of control effectiveness, IT SOX oversight, identification and evaluation of control deficiencies, oversight of deficiency remediation and management reporting to support quarterly and annual CEO and CFO SOX certifications

• Act as a senior level point of contact and SOX subject matter expert for cross-functional teams and SOX stakeholder groups

• Set and enforce global requirements for SOX process documentation and walkthroughs, key risk and control activity identification and reviews, and all other critical control data elements that must be reported

• Deliver timely and concise communication including developing and producing management reporting illustrating SOX status, trends, and evaluation and remediation of control deficiencies

• Partner with Third Party Management for oversight of SOX relevant vendors, involving review of vendor’s control assessments (SOC1) and assessing impact to Citi’s ICFR

• Partner with the CBNA and other legal entities in scope for FDICIA sign-off to ensure proper alignment, leveraging key Citi SOX program activities

• Support sufficient quality assurance oversight of SOX related activities

• Educate key SOX stakeholders by leading training sessions to demonstrate compliance requirements and share hot topics in SOX compliance

• Act as primary liaison in charge of coordinating compliance efforts with the SOX IT Working Group, Internal and External Audit partners, as well as senior heads of Citi’s businesses and corporate functions

• Partner with external audit teams to understand audit requirements, PCAOB focus areas for timely integration into SOX program management

• Drive change management / continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficiency and maintenance of an optimized control environment

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience identifying and evaluating financial, regulatory, and

related technology risks, evaluating the design of internal controls, and assisting in the management of a global program that assess the effectiveness of ICFR).

• 10+ years of experience in Big Four and/or internal audit or SOX functions, focused on SOX/internal controls, risk, and compliance

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance (CPA, CIA or CA equivalent certifications preferred)

• Expert knowledge of COSO framework and experience applying the framework that supports SOX compliance

• Demonstrated experience in risk management practices, tooling, and managing projects through the SOX lifecycle

• Communication and interpersonal experience, and presentation experience that allow interactions with global business partners

• Leader who has the experience managing, influencing, and driving strategic solution development across teams

• Experience operating independently while managing multiple projects with strong analytical skills

• Problem solving experience that demonstrate critical and logical thinking to reach a solution

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information, prioritize and drive results in a deadline driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy

• Pragmatic problem solver with strong interpersonal, influencing and written/verbal communications skills

• Outstanding people leadership skills, self-motivated, highly adaptive and able to work well in a demanding environment

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

Job Family Group:

Finance

Job Family:

Process Control

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$163,600.00 - $245,400.00

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:

Jul 02, 2024

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