Markets Sanctions Risk Officer, Citi

Citi

Location:
Canada, Mississauga

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

111600.00 - 161600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This role is part of a global team dedicated to establishing and maintaining a robust sanctions control environment and awareness across Citi Markets businesses. The team proactively manages sanctions risks, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures, laws, and regulations, and adapting to a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. This role directly supports the sales and trading environment, enhancing sanctions risk management through process development, data analysis, and automation of solutions where possible.

Job Responsibility:

Manage and oversee global sanctions risk and controls as part of a First Line of Defense Risk Management team
Collaborate with various business units, operations, and technology to assess sanctions risks for clients and products
Evaluate controls and support implementation of enhancements
Stay updated on new sanctions requirements and assess their impact on clients, products, and services
Conduct pre-transaction reviews for permissibility including initial fact-finding, assessment, tracking, and reporting
Participate in the organization's response to new sanctions programs
Document processes, track actions, maintain oversight through metrics review
Prepare management presentations on sanctions developments and emerging risks

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree, MBA, or JD a plus
Significant relevant experience in a financial institution, consulting firm, law firm, or regulatory body
Compliance or legal background preferred
Strong knowledge of economic sanctions regulations (e.g., OFAC, EU, UK sanctions regimes)
Strong knowledge of securities products and services (including equities, bonds, derivatives, FX)
Proven fact-finding and analytical skills
Excellent organizational skills to manage and track multiple tasks to completion
Mandatory strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work under pressure with minimal supervision

Nice to have:

Master's degree, MBA, or JD
Compliance or legal background

What we offer:

Career growth opportunities
Global organization
Opportunity to give back to community
Make a real impact
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 04, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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