VP, Compliance Officer - AML Transaction Monitoring Standards & Governance - Tampa

The Compl AML Core Officer is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.

Citi Anti-Money Laundering (AML) proactively identifies, assesses, reports and mitigates compliance and reputational risk across business lines, products, legal entities and jurisdictions. It sets high standards and utilizes an enterprise-wide risk management approach in partnership with the business and other global functions to drive a strong culture of compliance and support the principles of responsible finance.

Citi’s Global DCI Detection team develops and maintains enterprise-wide standards for the institution’s Global AML Detection program. The team works with AML officers and business partners globally to establish appropriate controls to effectively mitigate AML transaction risks.

Job Purpose:

The Compl AML Core Officer is responsible for supporting AML Detection Risk Frameworks in regulatory change management by ensuring regulatory changes impacting Detection are communicated and actioned; the execution of the regulatory-driven Red Flag risk identification and coverage assessment framework, which ensures Detection tool coverage for AML risks, red flags and typologies identified by US and global regulators; Regulatory and Internal Audit-related initiatives and exam inquiries; and other Enterprise-wide risk assessment initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, enhance and implement best -in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.
• Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.
• Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements.
• Evaluate and respond to escalated matters; further escalate unusual activity as needed. Advise senior management on next steps.
• Create, develop and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Support the global AML Detection approach and periodic enhancements for evaluating global regulatory changes, including the tracking and incorporation of related global initiatives.
• Support in the development, execution, maintenance and oversight of Citi’s global framework for identifying AML transaction risks and typologies and assessing monitoring controls, including the assessment of appropriate coverage.
• Maintain and enhance inventory of transaction risk-related red flags and typologies, including periodic updates based on emerging risks, and ensuring adherence to existing structure and hierarchy.
• Analyze large data sets in Excel and document observations to enhance global consistency, where appropriate, for enterprise-wide risk assessments, the AML Detection risk identification framework and other relevant initiatives.
• Source, review and analyze relevant regulatory and leading industry organization guidance, and partner with Compliance and the Business to incorporate existing and emerging risks to enhance transaction risk identification.       
• Coordinate and support the execution of enterprise-wide risk assessment initiatives across AML Detection, including enhancing global standards for AML Transaction monitoring tools, and assess consistency across business lines.
• Track and provide status updates on key initiatives, including regulatory and Internal Audit requests related to key responsibilities.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of AML experience in global and complex financial services setting with multiple stakeholders
• 3+ years of experience in processing and analyzing large data sets with Excel
• CAMS Certification required
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a high-pressure and collaborative environment
• Professional knowledge of MS Office, particularly advanced Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-directed, highly motivated and quality-driven
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and focus on quality work product
• Facilitation of meetings with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced analytical skills, problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Advanced degree is a plus

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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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