Trade & Working Capital Solutions Financial Crime Risk, Senior Vice President

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in financial crime risk management across trade finance to Citi’s Services team.

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.

Team/Role Overview:

The Financial Crimes Risk team is part of the first line Controls & Regulatory Management function and is responsible for ensuring proactive, effective, and sustainable financial crime risk management within the Services business.

The role at Senior Vice President (SVP) will support the Trade & Working Capital Solutions Financial Crimes Risk Director for Trade Finance in assisting with the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the Financial Crime control framework and governance within the 1st line of defence globally.

The support will be performed through active participation in franchise-wide Financial Crimes risk mitigation programs, helping to shape the strategy for managing the Financial Crimes risks in partnership with the wider Services Financial Crimes Risk team, and the overall Product Controls & Regulatory Management team.

The incumbent will promote effective Financial Crime risk management solutions by working in partnership with the various Trade & Working Capital Solutions teams in the 1st line, as well as the 2nd and 3rd line of defence partners, including Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Technology teams both at the cluster level and globally.

The incumbent will play an essential role in assessing the financial crime risk on the development of new and expanding TTS products, provide guidance and on-going support to the product teams to ensure appropriate & effective controls are introduced and maintained.

What you’ll do:

• Drive the execution of first line Controls & Regulatory Management and Financial Crimes Risk strategic priorities for Trade & Working Capital Solutions.
• Provide advice on significant Financial Crime initiatives within the business ensuring alignment to group policies.
• Ensure robust and adequate reporting to senior management.
• Ensure policy requirements are understood and met in a consistent manner as well as documented appropriately in the relevant procedures.
• Advise on the design of controls, ensuring these are implemented by the Business and Operations.
• Identify and assess Financial Crimes risk for new and enhanced products and innovative solutions.
• Conduct Peer reviews of Financial Crimes processes within Trade & Working Capital Solutions to ensure policy requirements are met, effective and have been implemented consistently, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assess impact of proposed changes to Financial Crime policies/procedures/guidelines and work with Compliance to ensure the business operates in line with regulatory requirements.
• Participate actively in governance forums and produce high-quality reports and management information.
• Support the Business in internal or external reviews, including supporting exam preparation and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining processes and implement efficiencies that will lead to enhanced client experience.
• Support the timely response to regulatory inquiries.

What we’ll need from you:

• Strong professional experience in Trade Finance AML/Sanctions Compliance or Risk & Controls with focus on Financial Crime Risks.
• Able to work independently and deliver according to strict timelines and quality standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of multiple risks, operations, product functions.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence to challenge business management and escalate issues.
• Global mindset and proven record of experience in managing complex processes or larger projects. 
• Ability to digest data and provide valuable insights that would assist the business in managing Financial Crime Risk proactively rather than reactive.
• Prior multi-country oversight is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Business oriented, with good organizational and planning skills.
• Self-motivated and able to effectively manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytic techniques, structure potential solutions and drive to resolution with stakeholders.
• Comfortable navigating complex, highly matrixed organisations.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately analyse data & draft concise executive documentation.
• Holistic approach to problem solving.
• Bachelors/University Degree or equivalent experience (master’s degree is good to have). Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
• CAMS/ICA or equivalent certification.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, 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 such as: 

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus 
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Pension Plan 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
• Access to an array of learning and development resources 

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 energized 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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