Compliance Testing Officer - Financial Crimes, Citi

Citi

Location:
Ireland, Dublin

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

Serves as a Compliance Testing Officer on AML, Sanctions and AB for the Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Testing team. The VP is responsible for leading reviews to assess compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and corresponding Citi Policies primarily through substantive testing and validating adequacy of remediation taken to address reported issues.

Job Responsibility:

Developing, implementing, and executing compliance testing, continuous assurance, and reporting programs within an assigned region in accordance with the Compliance Testing (CT) Plan
Participating in the planning, executing, and reporting of compliance testing reviews and compliance and regulatory issue validation activities for a component of a product line, function, or legal entity within an assigned region in accordance with CT Plan
Analyzing and documenting report findings and having preliminary discussions with corresponding stakeholders
Utilizing innovative compliance testing solutions including Data Analytics to increase value and reduce costs of compliance-related activities
Developing effective relationships within CT function and with other stakeholders including Business process owners and Internal Audit function
Identifying industry best practices and share insight with the CT teams on a regular basis
Informing CT management of significant compliance matters that require their attention or action
Identifying compliance training resources and tools available centrally to support country/business compliance programs training and research needs
Appropriately 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

Requirements:

Several years of experience
Knowledge of Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (KYC) and Anti-Bribery laws, rules, and regulations
Experience in planning, executing, and reporting on compliance testing reviews and regulatory issue validation activities
Knowledge and experience with testing principles including substantive test planning, risk assessments, development of risks and controls matrices, processes and controls design assessments, controls operating effectiveness testing, transactional access segregation of duties, transactional testing, surveillance systems, and reporting activities
Good understanding of rules, laws, and regulations, and specific regulatory requirements
Strong interpersonal skills for building strong relationships with stakeholders and engaging teams
Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and “no surprises” approach in communicating issues, and strength in sustaining independent views
Excellent oral communication and writing skills in interacting with non-executives and executive management and across several business lines and control functions
Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive
Ability to both work collaboratively and independently
ability to navigate a complex organization
Advanced analytical skills
Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bachelor’s degree
experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof
experience in area of focus

What we offer:

Competitive base salary (annually reviewed)
Business casual workplace
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
Additional benefits supporting well-being, living well, and saving well

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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