Financial Crimes Risk Specialist, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

The Financial Crimes Risk Specialist is responsible for supporting the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) Financial Crime governance framework within the 1st Line of defense. This activity will be performed through active participation in regional and franchise-wide Financial Crimes risk mitigation programs, helping to shape the strategy for managing the Financial Crimes risks in partnership with the respective Global team, and the overall regional In-Business Risk (IBR) strategy.

Job Responsibility:

Provide support to TTS Head of Financial Crimes Risk for Europe, UK, and MEA and lead various initiatives, for example related to Sanctions Screening, KYC, AML monitoring Anti-bribery and Corruption
Support Product teams to identify and assess Financial Crimes risk for new and enhanced products and innovative solutions
Build strong working relationships with 1st and 2nd line colleagues to ensure early engagement on new business initiatives to ensure timely support of commercial priorities and full adherence to global and regional risk management policies and procedures
Conduct reviews of Sanctions and AML processes and procedures across all product lines to ensure policy requirements are met, being fit for purpose and have been implemented consistently, with appropriate supporting documentation
Assess regulatory and business impact of proposed changes to Financial Crimes Risk policies/procedures/guidelines and work collaboratively with 2nd Line to ensure the business operates in line with regulatory requirements
Participate in various product related governance forums and be able to source information important for further assessment and management escalation
Support the TTS business in Financial Crimes related internal or external reviews, including managing exam preparation and deliverables
Produce and deliver communication plans to ensure timely and consistent awareness of changes in the Financial Crimes Risk policies/requirements by TTS Product and country teams
Coordinate and deliver targeted Financial Crimes Risk related training when necessary

Requirements:

Experience in financial services, preferably in products, operations, and/or AML/sanctions investigations
Knowledge of the key Financial Crime regulations, risks, and typologies
Demonstrated ability and confidence to challenge business management and escalate issues
Experience in supporting the implementation of AML or sanctions programs
An understanding of the region and specific experience of Sanctions/ Sanctions operations is an advantage
Commercially minded, with good organizational and planning skills
Excellent verbal & written communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all aspects of the job and with multiple audiences in mind
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
Comfortable navigating complex, highly matrixed organizations
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders
Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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