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KYC Transformation - Project Sr Lead - SVP (Hybrid)

Jacksonville, Florida| San Antonio, Texas| O'Fallon, Missouri| Tampa, Florida| Florence, Kentucky| Johnson City, Tennessee| Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Job Type: Hybrid

Job Req ID 25886559
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Overview

Citi is undergoing a Transformation to modernize and simplify the bank. We’re raising the bar and taking the opportunity to reevaluate the way we do business. This includes fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence and shifting our mindset to be simpler and data driven, making Citi an easier place to work and improving client experience. If you’re ready to be at the forefront of Transformation while taking your career to the next level, we invite you to come and join us!

Success Profile

As one of the world’s most global banks, Citi gives you the tools to make a difference. Through Transformation, we’re building the future of the bank and shaping the banking industry. Citi employs over 220,000 individuals located around the world, encompassing a broad range of teams, roles, cultures and backgrounds. Some of the skills that will make you successful in this role include:

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Credible Challenge

  • Risk Management

  • Data and Results Driven

  • Accountable

  • Adaptable

Responsibilities

The Project Sr Lead is a strategic professional who closely follows latest trends in own field and adapts them for application within own job and the business. This individual will be responsible for leading workstreams that are critical for the transformation of the USPB and Wealth Financial Crimes Program. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. 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. Accountable for significant direct business results or authoritative advice regarding the operations of the business. Necessitates a degree of responsibility over the strategy for technology, data, operations and/or processes. This role will report directly to the Head of USPBW FC Transformation.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for defining workstream strategy, scope, work effort, prioritization and resource allocation to achieve desired efficiency, client experience, risk management and cost reduction outcomes.
  • Responsible for the day to day management of executing to milestones and budget on multiple complex cross-functional projects.
  • Identify stakeholders and key organizations in order to build and manage relationships with each.
  • Direct the creation of multiple work projects and manage their alignment to business goals.
  • Lead the facilitation, coordination, and arbitration of cross-functional macro level topics within/across projects and with Senior Management.
  • Lead the identification and drive resolution of issues, including those outside established projects of work.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure project scope definition meets business objectives.
  • Work with Project Sponsor to ensure business case/cost benefit analysis is in line with business objectives.
  • Drive adherence to project processes, procedures, methods, and standards for project delivery and leverage across the project.
  • Assist project team in negotiating for resources owned by other departments in order ensure the project can be completed.
  • Direct the communication of status, issue, and risk disposition to all stakeholders, including senior management, on a timely basis.
  • Direct the identification of risks which impact project delivery and ensure mitigation strategies are developed and executed when necessary. Escalate program risks to the Program Director, or Program Sponsor, when appropriate.
  • Applies advanced and comprehensive understanding of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.
  • 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:

  • 10+ years relevant experience
  • KYC experience preferred
  • Project/Program management experience required

Education:

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


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Core

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Job Family:

Operations Project Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Jacksonville Florida United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$130,880.00 - $196,320.00


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

Please see the requirements listed above.

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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:

Aug 22, 2025

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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Success Stories

Usman B.

“By joining Transformation, you will be at the center of driving change at Citi. You’ll help us lay the foundation to make this a better place to work and do business by implementing sound risk and controls. This team will give you a launchpad of endless opportunities to grow as a professional and challenge yourself while working across various functions.”

Usman B.

Risk & Controls Transformation Lead
New York

Cynthia D.

“Citi hires people for their potential and not just their experience. This gives people, including myself, the opportunity to try different roles and explore new careers. Transformation at Citi is a new adventure and will challenge how we do things at Citi: with clients, with regulators and with our peers.”

Cynthia D.

Mexico Transformation Head

Dan F.

“Data Transformation is a great area to be a part of at Citi. Data is at the heart of our business and ensuring that our data is of good quality with clear ownership is imperative to our success.”

Dan F.

Data Operating Model and Governance Program Lead
New York

SHAHZAD A.

“This is an exciting area to work in at Citi! Being part of Transforming a 200+ year-old institution is a once in a lifetime opportunity. This is relatively new work, so not only you can learn new skills and get exposure, but you can play a pivotal role in shaping the Citi of the future.”

Shahzad A.

Data Tooling and Capability Head
Singapore

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