Trade & Working Capital Solutions Financial Crimes Risk, Director

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 crimes risk management within the Services business. The Trade & Working Capital Solutions Financial Crimes Risk Director has responsibility for supporting the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the Financial Crime control framework and governance within the 1st line of defence globally. These responsibilities are to 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, a sole contributor, 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 a key role in assessing the financial crime risk on the development of new and expanding TTS products and by providing 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.
• Lead 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 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 Crimespolicies/procedures/guidelines and work with Compliance to ensure the business operates in line with regulatory requirements.
• Participate actively in several senior management governance forums and produce high-quality reports and management information.
• Support the Business in internal or external reviews, including managing 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.
  
  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 leadership 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.
  
  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.
  
  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 starting at 27 days 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.