AML & Sanctions Governance VP

Company: Citi
Location: Dunedin
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Sanctions Governance Team mainly serves as a governance unit, providing project management and advisory assistance to the Institutional Client Group (ICG) Markets and Securities Services (MSS) Operations teams globally. The AML & Sanctions Governance Team coordinates with various groups Firm-wide as to the implementation of an effective risk mitigation and controls framework for all things AML and sanctions across the Enterprise.Working in partnership with relevant Compliance, Risk Management, Control, and Operations organizations, the Team ensures conformance to relevant policies and standards across ICG MSS Operations. Our goal is to develop and implement a control framework for ICG MSS Operations, to govern both AML & Sanctions requirements, including (but not limited to) MCA, KRI, exception reporting/monitoring, and escalation.Responsibilities:In addition to other responsibilities, the ICG MSS AML & Sanctions Governance VP will perform the following key duties:

• Serve as representative of ICG MSS Operations Controls in relation to AML and Sanctions functions
• Oversee control assessments pertaining to AML and Sanctions
• Proactively review applicable control processes and reporting to ensure conformance to policies and standard
• Recommend enhancements to controls, as needed, to mitigate risks related to AML and Sanctions
• Develop and implement (with input, as applicable, from relevant stakeholders) strategic plans for enhancing controls to mitigate risks related to AML and Sanctions
• Assess risks and drive actions to address issues and their root causes by challenging both historical and proposed practices
• Provide leadership and support with appropriate remedial actions as they relate to AML monitoring and sanctions screening and dispositioning
• Ensure significant risks are appropriately and timely escalated through AML & Sanctions channels
• Maintain strategic objectives by providing analytical, functional, and reporting support to AML & Sanctions Governance leadership
• Support ICG MSS leadership on broader ICG MSS strategy and target operating model
• Develop broad and detailed understanding of the Organization 's landscape, structure, culture, and technology framework
• Ensure project completion, special assignments, and other ad hoc activities as assigned
• Appropriately assess risk and promote efficiency 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, as well as effectively supervising the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standardsQualifications:
  • 5 - 7 years relevant experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of AML and Sanctions regulatory environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of gap analysis and risk identification
  • Proficient in multi-tasking and managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment collaborating across diverse groups globally
  • Ability to present a compelling case to influence others where appropriate and hold relevant stakeholders accountable on agreed upon deliverables
  • Ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
  • Aptitude for exercising independence of judgement and autonomy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skillsEducation:
    • Educated to degree level, Master 's Degree preferred
    • Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience-------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Risk Management-------------------------------------------------Job Family:Operational Risk------------------------------------------------------Time Type:------------------------------------------------------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.Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi -) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review .View the "" poster. View the .View the .View the -----------------------------Effective November 1, 2021, Citi requires that all successful applicants for positions located in the United States or Puerto Rico be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

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