Services Financial Crimes & Reputational Risk Director, Citi

Citi

Location:
Ireland, Dublin

Category:
Banking

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Job Description:

The Services Financial Crimes & Reputational Risk director is a first line role responsible for supporting the Services businesses in managing and mitigating financial crime risks end-to-end. This role will focus on both the UK and EU region and will work closely with local/regional cluster teams responsible for Products, Business Risk, Operations, Technology and Compliance in identifying, assessing, and managing emerging risks to ensure the control infrastructure addresses them effectively.

Job Responsibility:

Understand business-owned products and services and corresponding financial crimes-related controls and processes
Provide financial crimes compliance/risk management subject matter expertise to Services businesses in UK & EU
Assess complex issues, structure potential solutions, and drive effective resolution
Assess and help manage Financial Crime and Reputational Risk across Services in UK & EU
Assess existing control framework, identify potential compliance gaps
Drive execution ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Ensure adequate mapping of risk and processes and clear control ownership
Create & maintain robust partnership with business heads, operations, technology and second line of defense
Ensure clear and timely escalation of control issues
Drive consistent and holistic approach to Financial Crimes risk management
Ensure early engagement on new business initiatives
Conduct reviews of financial crimes processes and procedures
Maintain current knowledge of product innovation, client needs and regulatory requirements
Serve as escalation point for issues emerging from Services in UK and EU region
Maintain oversight through review of metrics and monitoring of activity
Prepare regular updates to senior management and governance committees
Work with other Financial Crime Risk teams for consistent approach
Ensure robust reporting to senior management
Support response to regulatory inquiries
Lead significant Financial Crime initiatives
Assess impact of proposed changes to Financial Crimes policies
Participate actively in senior management governance forums
Support Business in internal or external reviews
Identify opportunities for streamlining processes

Requirements:

Significant experience in financial crime compliance or risk management
Financial Crime certification preferred (ACAMS, ACSS etc.)
Strong understanding of international Sanctions
Strong professional experience in Financial Services, in Financial Crime Compliance and/or Financial Crime Risk & Controls
Knowledge and understanding of Payments, Securities, Custody, Digital Assets, Correspondent Banking, Trade, Working Capital, and Liquidity Management products
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and deliver according to strict timelines and quality standards
Demonstrated ability and confidence to challenge business management, escalate issues and press for change
Good oral and written communications skills
Able to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization
Self-starting with the ability to multitask and prioritize
Proven people and team management skills
Project management and change capabilities are essential
Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability
Ability to analyze processes and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency
Collaboration and team-orientation abilities are a must
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent required, master's degree desirable

Nice to have:

Financial Crime certification (ACAMS, ACSS etc.)
Master's degree

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:
September 27, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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