Serves as a senior compliance risk officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) responsible for establishing internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes related to monitoring and fostering awareness of sanctions regulatory requirements that Citi must comply with; assessing related sanctions risk exposure, overseeing the quality of sanctions control processes and setting global standards to manage and mitigate those sanctions risks and protect the franchise.
In addition, provides support for the collation of potential breaches of sanctions from across the firm and work with contacts in the Business and Compliance to ensure consistent and effective application and implementation of, and controls to evidence adherence to, relevant sanctions related global standards, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:Working collaboratively with the team to provide advice to business with respect to applicability of policies and implementation of the economic sanctions program and regulatory changes.Analyzing data, preparing and presenting regional and global reports related to sanctions risk assessments, and monitoring of sanctions related issues and escalations with senior management and global partners.Providing input on new business initiatives, new products, and advise on complex transactions.Partnering with functional partners, as applicable, to ensure potential risks are appropriately vetted and addressed.
Identifying and escalating to the Chief Sanctions Officer material risks and significant instances of non-adherence to the Framework by accountable front line units; directing investigations in coordination with GIU, CSIS, Legal, HR or as appropriate.Monitoring adherence to Citi's Global Sanctions Policy and relevant procedures; staying current on key Sanctions regulatory changes, key enforcement actions and related industry trends.Overseeing adherence to procedures and processes, to ensure compliance with policies ensuring that front line units meet required standards.
Promoting global consistency of Sanctions ICRM practices and policies – within the line of business as well as cross-sector.Interacting with Management to raise awareness of Sanctions trends, emerging issues, remedial actions or enhancements to the program.
Assessing the impact of issues/violations (legal/regulatory, policy, reputational, etc.)
and dimensions control process gaps to help management define disciplinary and corrective actions, as appropriate.Participating in and managing, as appropriate, various internal assurance processes, e.g.
Regional Enterprise wide and Horizontal risk assessments, self-assessment, internal audit or compliance assurance reviews.
Supporting efforts in connection Internal Audit and functional regulators in Program exams and evaluations; tracking and challenging remedial actions from the front line units.Drafting and editing sanctions-related reference materials; supporting the various electronic record-keeping logs for sanctions licenses, voluntary disclosures; subpoenas etc.
; participating in sanctions training programs.Qualifications: Preferably expertise of AML and Sanctions regulations, risks and typologiesKnowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologiesMust be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptiveStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organizationStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to both work collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organizationAdvanced analytical skillsAbility to both work independently and collaborate with team membersExcellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one timeProficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Education: Bachelor's degree; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; experience in area of focus; Advanced degree preferredJob Family Group: Compliance
Job Family: Sanctions
Time Type: Full time
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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