Senior AML Compliance Officer - Regulatory Reporting Oversight (Senior Vice President)

The United Kingdom, Europe, MEA Cluster (EMEA) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulatory Reporting Head is responsible for overseeing the requirements and providing the appropriate execution oversight in alignment with Global Suspicious Activity Reporting Standard (SAR), Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standards (NTR/RTR), and Global AML Account Closure Standard. This role is responsible for the cluster management of, and continuous improvement to, a globally consistent control framework surrounding the tracking and management of reporting processes, data completeness, quality assurance and metrics within Citi, all in accordance with local law requirements.

This role is part of the Global Search & Risk Management team which, in turn, forms part of the AML Reporting, Insights & Integration within Citi’s AML Program, reporting to the Global Head of Global Search & Risk Management. This team is responsible for the execution oversight of the in-country AML Regulatory Reporting obligations (accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness). Provide credible challenge and partner with 1st and 2nd line of defense in matters related to metrics, escalations, exams/audits, issue management, data concerns, regulation change management and technology initiatives associated with AML Regulatory Reporting (RTR, NTR & SAR/STR).

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the execution oversight and risk management activities of AML Regulatory Transaction Reporting (“RTR”) & AML Regulatory Non-Transaction Reporting (“NTR”), Suspicious Activity/ Transaction Reporting (“SAR/ STR”) across the United Kingdom, Europe, MEA (EMEA) cluster in accordance with established Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard, Global ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines, Global Suspicious Activity Reporting Standard and country procedures.
• Act as subject matter expert and provide credible challenge and coordinate discussions between stakeholders across Citi’s footprint: Regulatory Reporting Contacts, the Business, Business Technology, Operations, Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM), AML Technology, and other potentially impacted functions.
• Host periodic governance forums at United Kingdom, Europe, MEA clusters level and incorporate into Global AML RII (Reporting, Insights & Integration) Governance Committee for AML Regulatory Reporting as a standing agenda item, to enable socialization and oversight to each country’s local AML regulatory reporting matters.
• Permanent member of the Global AML RII Working Group and other appropriate governance forums as applicable.
• Review and assess results of Country Regulatory Reporting Contact assessments and validations related to local law changes, local regulator requests re-filings, regulatory reporting metrics, Issue/CAP details and progress, any updates to regulation management, QA/MCA results, etc. as appropriate. Ensure that all the cluster level AML Regulatory Reporting execution oversight & risk management duties are carried out effectively and consistently with established Policies, Standards & Guidelines.
• Analyze control measures and recommend enhancements to reporting capabilities and process deficiencies, where applicable.
• Assess and identify emerging risks and recommend program enhancements.
• Escalate critical matters to the appropriate AML RII Governance Committee and appropriate Business Risk forums for awareness.
• Monitor corrective actions involving AML regulatory reporting.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Review and support the execution of Management Control Assessment.
• Review key RTR metrics to identify patterns of activity, outliers and opportunities for RTR/NTR/SAR/Account Closure process enhancements.
• Understand and monitor the legal, regulatory and industry practices environment as it relates to Regulatory Reporting; provide up to date knowledge and expertise relevant to AML compliance and the businesses.

Qualifications:

• Preferred additional risk management experience in AML regulatory reporting related matters, experience in stakeholder engagement with AML/ICRM, Operational Risk Management, Technology, and other relevant support functions.
• AML Certification or additional studies related to AML or financial crimes.
• Good knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to AML/CFT, FATCA regulations and practices.
• Solid experience reviewing, interpreting, and ensuring the implementation of country regulatory reporting procedures, Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard and ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines.
• Good knowledge of financial/banking products or risk management is preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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

Job Family Group: Compliance and Control

Job Family: AML Compliance & Risk Mgmt

Time Type: Full time

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