Compliance Risk Country Officer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Pakistan, Karachi

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Oversees the Citi Compliance Risk Management Program for a franchise country including regulated branches, legal entities and other affiliates. Responsibilities also include implementing global compliance processes, driving transformation, and providing strategic direction to facilitate the implementation of Compliance Risk Management (CRM) Framework.

Job Responsibility:

Preparing, obtaining approval and successfully completing an annual compliance risk management plan
Preparing quarterly state of compliance reports
Providing valued interactive program of support and compliance risk management services
Developing senior management relationships
Supporting CCO in the management and development of regulatory relationships
Coordinating with regulators on compliance risk management issues and supervisory exam management matters
Overseeing Anti-Money Laundering compliance risk management
Supporting compliance programs related to local requirements, extraterritorial laws, regulations, and Citi policies
Ensuring country elements of ICRM global training plan reflect local regulations
Leading self-identification of issues and mitigating compliance risks per ICRM methodology
Developing team operational efficiency and timely implementation of enhancements

Requirements:

Minimum 15+ years of banking experience and must have 5-10 years of relevant Compliance / Risk experience
Relevant academic/professional qualification which include but are not limited to International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance or ACAMS certification
Credibility as a subject matter expert and experience of dealing with issues that have a high impact at all levels of the organization
Experience of working with key country level regulators and industry associations
Knowledge of local regulatory requirements and obligations and the ability to identify emerging compliance issues and themes
An ability to influence senior business leaders on all compliance risk-related matters affecting the business
An ability to be hands on and in the trenches with the direct team, while also bringing a sense of strategic vision and a global sensibility to the function
Ability to navigate and negotiate through conflicting demands to maintain focus on priority objectives while ensuring key stakeholders’ needs are met
Strong team leadership, communication, interpersonal and management skills, with a track record of leading through change and the ability to effectively communicate the strategic vision to various stakeholder groups
Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and no surprises approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views
Strong presentation and relationship management and influencing skills
The ability to thrive and execute in a complex, highly matrixed, global environment

Nice to have:

Professional qualifications such as CRMC or equivalent, CPA, ACA, CIA, CFA, ACAMS
Postgraduate degree
Strong technical knowledge of compliance regulations and requirements
Experience within a highly complex, global financial institution, regulator, or related industry participant

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 12, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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