AML Reporting, Insights, Integration - Governance and Control - VP

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

Shape your career with Citi in Dublin. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Citi has had a presence in Ireland since 1965, it was one of the first foreign banks to open an office in the country and is the Citibank Europe Plc Headquarters.  

Role Overview:

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Reporting, Insights and Integration (RII) function is responsible for providing overall second line credible challenge, governance and oversight of the regulatory obligations associated with suspicious activity reporting, client exit and account closure, regulatory transaction reporting, regulatory non-transaction reporting, name screening and other AML obligations within Citi, globally.

The Integration, Governance and Control (IGC) - Program & Strategy sub-function within RII oversees the risk and control programs that are associated with the function overall - including Policy and Training, Manager’s Control Assessment (MCA), Internal and External Reviews, Issue Management, Governance (i.e., Committees and Forums), and other more holistic oversight.  This role is responsible for driving the management of, and continuous improvement to, a globally consistent governance and control framework surrounding the RII function which includes Regulatory Reporting (Transaction and Non-Transactional), Suspicious Activity Report, Global Funds Transfer, 314(a), Global Name Search and Account Closure.  Additional responsibilities includes the assessment and credible challenge of Issues, supporting the creation of dashboards to track escalations, awareness items, internal/external review status, spearheading working group forums for information sharing, coordinating regulatory change and organizing materials for the Global AML RII Oversight Committee to name a few.

The RII IGC – Program and Advisory Compliance Officer is also responsible for establishing internal procedures to prevent money laundering and assist in all matters concerning financial crimes in coordination with the broader AML team. The overall objective is to utilize established disciplinary knowledge to identify areas requiring further governance and control build out and formulate the appropriate strategic recommendations on policies, procedures, and practices.

What you'll do:

• Support the build-out and implementation of a governance and oversight framework, globally.

• Drive various global projects to advance the RII Program and is a key contributor to other strategic AML initiatives, where applicable.

• Evaluate, enhance, and implement best -in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.

• Support working group forums for information sharing across the RII organization

• Assist with creation of dashboards to track escalations, awareness items, internal/external review statuses.

• Provide expert advice on requirements set forth in the firm’s AML Compliance policy documents to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.

• Assist with the RII Oversight Committee, which includes: preparing the meeting materials by collecting, consolidating and presenting the required reporting elements from business partners; arranging the preparation of meeting minutes (key discussion topics, decisions and action items); and, tracking the status of action items following the Committee meeting.

• Analyze control measures and recommend enhancements to reporting capabilities and process deficiencies, where applicable, while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments.

• Assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements.

• Develop and deliver relevant training materials to business and functional partners.

• Escalate critical matters to the appropriate AML and appropriate Business Risk forums and management for awareness.

• Monitor corrective actions involving suspicious activity reporting, client exit and account closure, regulatory transaction reporting, regulatory non-transaction reporting, name screening

• Review and support the execution of Management Control Assessment, where necessary

• 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.

• Additional duties as assigned.

What we'll need from you:

• Several years relevant experience, preferably with significant knowledge and expertise in AML Regulatory Reporting and AML controls program preferred.  Governance and control experience a plus.

• AML Certification (CAMS certified) preferred

• Self-starter who is energetic and responsive team player with a proven ability to take initiative and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong critical thinking and a desire to innovate, drive change and challenge the status quo

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills being able to deliver clear and concise summaries, both written and verbal

• Ability to problem-solve and comprehend end-to-end program processes in complex organizations

• Excellent follow-up and time management skills

• Highly proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SharePoint. 

• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience required

• Advanced (MS, MBA, JD, etc) Degree preferred

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Dublin, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed) and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well. Discover more here.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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