Audit Lead Analyst - SAS, SQL, Python

Full job description
Job Purpose:

The Internal Audit US Personal Banking team is responsible for providing independent assurance over the key risks and processes associated with Citi’s US Personal Banking (USPB) line of business and the associated servicing and operations. USPB serves Citi’s home market with the largest consumer wallet in the world and offers consumer branded cards, retail services and retail banking (including mortgages). The IA USPB Team covers the end-to-end consumer product lifecycle from design of new products to the end-to-end customer experience. The IA USPB Team consists of audit and analytics professionals located in the US: Florida, New York, Delaware, Texas, North Carolina; Mississauga, Canada; Mumbai, India; Capital Federal, Argentina and Bogota, Colombia.

This role participates in the management of MIS and Reporting which includes creation of critical reports for Senior Management and Regulators. Also participates in the development, support and delivery of high-quality reporting related to control testing, corrective action validation, regulatory reporting, governance reporting and business monitoring which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates, and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, support and automate the governance reporting process using established data management practices and using a variety of BI tools and programs including SAS, SQL and Tableau.
Possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting critical and intuitive thinking.
Develops and supports reporting to monitor the risk environment and assesses emerging risks through the business monitoring process.
Provides Management Information support including production and management of Senior Management and regulatory reporting.
Develop and support Computer Assisted Audit Techniques and Tools (CAATTs) primarily using SAS, Python and SQL.
Consistently develop, execute and deliver audits in a timely manner, in accordance with Internal Audit and Regulatory standards.
Review and approve the Business Monitoring Quarterly summary and serve as lead reviewer for all reviews.
Collaborate with teams across the business and determine impact on overall control environment and audit approach.
Performs independent testing of business data extractions and segmentations for completeness, accuracy and applicability to internal audit testing and regulatory requirements.
Test controls through the acquisition of data and information related to business processes, procedures, and database environments.
Other MIS activities may be required, including scheduled and ad-hoc management information, project management and governance reporting to committees and regulators.
Review recent developments in the industry and adopt new age technologies and auditing concepts into day-to-day operations.
Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Qualifications and Competencies:

BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education/experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
8 + years of experience in a related role with intermediate to advanced experience in SAS, SQL, and Tableau. Knowledge of Cognos and Alteryx will be of advantage.
Intermediary skills in Microsoft Excel
3+ years of report writing and presentation experience. Should be able to do detailed analysis and interpretation of data and reports. Communicate results effectively through presentations.
Strong background in Excel based analytics.
Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
Experience supporting a Consumer business in the financial sector is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.
Prior internal audit experience and/or statistical experience is a plus.
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Job Family Group:

Internal Audit
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Job Family:

Audit
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Time Type:

Full time
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Primary Location:

Irving Texas United States
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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$114,720.00 - $172,080.00

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.

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Most Relevant Skills

Control Monitoring, Data Analysis, Industry Knowledge, Issue Management, Laws and Regulations, Professional Standards, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis.
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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jul 22, 2026
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