Financial Crime Lead, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Wealth Financial Crimes Manager is responsible for leading key Wealth AML, KYC and Sanctions activities across Wealth globally. This role is accountable for ensuring that Wealth complies with Citi’s AML, KYC and Sanctions Standards and meets all regulatory commitments related to AML, KYC and Sanctions.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the implementation of AML, KYC and Sanctions initiatives across Wealth globally
Partner with the regional Wealth teams to implement new AML, KYC and Sanctions requirements/procedure
Manage the reporting of AML, KYC and Sanctions metrics
Partner with the regional stakeholders teams to assess existing processes, identify enhancements, and implement consistent processes across Wealth
Partner with the regional stakeholders teams to identify control gaps and implement appropriate corrective action plans
Partner with the Control Partners (e.g., Compliance, Legal and Risk) to enhance processes and controls, including development of business requirements for technology enhancements
Represent Wealth on AML and Sanctions committee meetings
Prepare AML, KYC and Sanctions committee and meeting materials
Support in the on-boarding and assessment of high-risk clients, including determining any financial crime or reputational risk and coordinating the review by Senior Management
Support 2LOD colleagues in conducting investigations, reviews and assessments of potential money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions or other financial crime related matters
Represent Wealth in the collation and co-ordination of responses / data for relevant annual regulatory reporting / questionnaires
Manage regional adherence to AML, KYC and Sanctions related policies and standards, including escalation of metrics outside risk appetite and implementation of appropriate mitigating controls (where applicable)

Requirements:

Strong subject matter expertise across Financial Crime regulation, guidance and risk mitigation strategies
Experience working across jurisdictions / geographies and regulatory environments, in particular UK, Europe and US
Strong Project Management skills
Strong organizational and analytical skills, including advanced Excel skills
Ability to work in a complex environment and meet aggressive deliverables and deadlines
Skillful co-ordination in working across a wide range of stakeholders both within and beyond the function
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work with all levels in the organization
7-10 years of experience in AML, KYC and Sanctions
Experience in AML Compliance, Audit, Operational Risk or other control function
Experience managing complex projects
Bachelor’s Degree Required/Master’s Degree Preferred
Financial crime qualification (i.e. CAMS)

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:
November 29, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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