AML Compliance Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
Jersey, Jersey

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Serves as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer in line with Money Laundering Order Jersey as authorized by Jersey Financial Services Commission through express no objection. Also assist Country Compliance Officer with strategies, policies, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and deliver a risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite. Key activities include governance and organization, investigating suspicious activities, producing detailed reports, offering Compliance/AML advice, designing policies, conducting training, and promoting consistency across practices.

Job Responsibility:

Receive and analyze internal SARs for potential external filing considerations
Manage relationship with Joint Financial Crime Unit for timely response to proceeds of crime notices and other matter related to SAR filing and associated consent considerations
Raise consent requests with JFCU where required for transactions on AML blocked accounts
Conducting investigations to validate suspicion and reporting of suspicious transactions to JFCU
Monitoring of SAR investigation/submission timelines and maintaining records of suspicious activity reports filed with JFCU
Produce MLRO Report to Jersey AML Governance Forum on an annual basis
Training/awareness of staff on Anti-Money Laundering, Countering Terrorist Financing, Counter Proliferation, SAR reporting, Tipping off and other associated matters
Identify and advise on potential risks or escalated issues with the assistance of functional partners
Collaborate with the team to provide advice to business with respect to applicability of policies and implementation of AML program and regulatory changes
Provide input/advice on business initiatives, new products, and complex transactions
Supervise and participate in internal assurance processes such as Enterprise-wide AML risk assessment, self-assessment, and internal audit
Promote global consistency of AML ACRM practices and policies within business line and cross-sector
Analyze data, prepare and present regional/global reports related to AML risk assessments, and monitor AML related issues and escalations
Develop and implement AML Compliance Risk Management (ACRM) standards and policies
Assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets
Enhance AML Compliance policies and practices
Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies
Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, and recommend corrective actions
Assess and identify emerging risks and recommend program enhancements
Evaluate and respond to escalated matters
Further escalate unusual activity as needed
Create, develop, and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners

Requirements:

Extensive AML experience
Appropriate JFSC Table 4 qualification
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
The individual should have the ability to independently challenge, when needed, while at the same time being supportive and solution-based and not being perceived as obstructive
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 stakeholder 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 are essential
The ability to thrive and execute in a complex, highly matrixed, global environment

Nice to have:

Bachelor's/University degree
Master's degree preferred

What we offer:

Global benefits
Equal opportunity employer
Accessibility accommodations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 03, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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