Financial Crimes Risk Senior Manager (Senior Vice President) in Belfast

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 Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the ongoing implementation and enhancement of the EMEA Services Financial Crime governance framework within the 1st Line of defence. 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. The incumbent will promote effective Financial Crimes risk management solutions by working in partnership with all Services Product teams and 2nd/3rd line of defence partners, including Compliance, Legal & Operations, and Technology teams both regionally and globally. The Financial Crimes Risk Senior Manager will play a key role in the development of new and expanding TTS products by providing guidance and ongoing support for product teams to ensure appropriate & effective controls are introduced and maintained.

What you’ll do

• Drive the execution of Services In-Business Risk and Financial Crimes Risk strategic priorities in the EMEA (coverage of 50+ countries).
• Lead on significant financial crime initiatives and prepare the respective reporting for senior management.
• Act as the Business Sanctions Risk Officer’s delegate, leading complex sanctions projects end to end and conduct reviews of sanctions processes and procedures across all the product lines to ensure policy requirements are being met in a consistent manner and documented appropriately.
• Advise on design of controls, ensuring these are implemented by the Business.
• Identify and assess AML/Sanctions risk for new and enhanced products and innovative solutions.
• Conduct reviews of Sanctions and AML processes and procedures across all the product lines to ensure policy requirements are met, are fit for purpose and have been implemented consistently, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assess impact of proposed changes to AML and Sanctions policies/procedures/guidelines and work with AML and Product 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 ultimately lead to enhanced client experience.

What we’ll need from you

• Relevant experience in Financial Services, with Financial Crimes or AML/Sanctions Compliance experience.
• Able to work independently and deliver according to strict timelines and quality standards.
• Knowledge and understanding of financial crime risks, operations, product functions.
• Demonstrated ability and confidence to challenge business management and elevate issues.
• Global mindset and proven record of leadership experience in managing complex processes or larger projects.
• Experience of working within a small team is an advantage.
• Prior regional or multi-country oversight is an advantage.

Qualifications/Skills & Competencies

• Attention to detail and ability to accurately analyse data & draft concise documentation.
• 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.
• 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 organizations.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic about learning and committed with desire to succeed.

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 Belfast, 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 discretionary 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.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.