AML Compliance Advisory & Governance Lead - C13

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s AML Prevention team.

As a member of the wider Global KYC Policy and Standards – Country Variance team, AML Compliance Advisory & Governance Lead is responsible for supporting the overall management of the oversight, advisory and implementation of local regulatory requirements as part of the Citi’s KYC Program.

This role combines deep legal and regulatory knowledge with strong governance, administrative, and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting and implementing legal and regulatory requirements into a global repository while managing compliance-related processes, team productivity, and reporting.

The role requires the ability to process a wide range of information pertaining to money laundering and regulatory compliance risks.  The role also requires excellent critical thinking and high quality written and presentational skills, as the position involves direct and regular interactions with senior organizational stakeholders, industry forum representatives, and colleagues at peer institutions. 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

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Act as the subject matter expert on Citi’s KYC Policy and Standards and support AMLCOs with integration of local regulatory KYC requirements into the Global repository and Citi’s policies
• Translate complex legal requirements into actionable business procedures in coordination with key stakeholders (e.g., legal, operations, AMLCOs).
• Provide clear, business-focused advice on compliance matters across departments
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to drive compliance initiatives and resolutions to compliance issues.  Ability to assess problems and support LOBs’ development of options for adhering to regulatory requirements
• Draft guidance documents, support the creation of training materials, and effectively communicate policy expectations tailored by audience
• Participate in Senior governance forums by both raising topics and providing effective challenge
• Support the Regulatory Change Management process by 1) assessing regulations and white papers issued by FCC associations (e.g. FATF) and 2) determining potential impact to current program design
• Support various audits and exams where policy expertise is required
• Participate in industry forums, benchmarking exercises, and comment on industry white papers
• Oversee and support the Country Variance  team’s performance, ensuring high productivity and alignment with department goals.
• Monitor team related workflows and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, governing material and presentations for senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain robust documentation and records related to Country Variance activities, audits, and risk assessments
  

Qualifications:

• Strong relevant experience
• AML Certification
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Advanced analytical skills Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
• Proficient in Excel and Word – ability to learn multiple system applications quickly

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

Job Description should be replaced with the following:

As a member of the wider Global KYC Policy and Standards – Country Variance team, the AML Compliance Country Variance Lead Analyst is responsible for supporting the overall management of the oversight, advisory and implementation of local regulatory  requirements as part of the Citi’s KYC Program.

This role combines deep legal and regulatory knowledge with strong governance, administrative, and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting and implementing legal and regulatory requirements into business operations while managing compliance-related processes, team productivity, and reporting.

The role requires the ability to process a wide range of information pertaining to money laundering and regulatory compliance risks.  The role also requires excellent critical thinking and high quality written and presentational skills, as the position involves direct and regular interactions with senior organizational stakeholders, industry forum representatives, and colleagues at peer institutions.

 Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Act as the subject matter expert on Citi’s KYC Policy and Standards and support AMLCOs (MLROs) with integration of local regulatory KYC requirements into the Global repository and Citi’s policies
• Translate complex legal requirements into actionable business procedures in coordination with key stakeholders (e.g., legal, operations, AMLCOs).
• Provide clear, business-focused advice on compliance matters across departments
• Partner effectively with cross-functional teams to drive compliance initiatives and resolutions to compliance issues.  Ability to assess problems and support LOBs’ development of options for adhering to regulatory requirements

• Draft guidance documents, support the creation of training materials, and effectively communicate policy expectations tailored by audience
• Participate in Senior governance forums by both raising topics and providing effective challenge
• Support the Regulatory Change Management process by 1) assessing regulations and white papers issued by FCC associations (e.g. FATF) and 2) determining potential impact to current program design
• Support various audits and exams where policy expertise is required
• Participate in industry forums, benchmarking exercises, and comment on industry white papers
• Oversee and support the Country Variance  team’s performance, ensuring high productivity and alignment with department goals.
• Monitor team related workflows and ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Prepare high-quality reports, dashboards, governing material and presentations for senior leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain robust documentation and records related to Country Variance activities, audits, and risk assessments

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