Vice President - TTS Sanctions Issue Management Manager

• Participate in various remediation efforts, maintain governance and oversight for TTS Operations Sanctions issues in all stages of issue lifecycle including, identification, evaluation, remediation, monitoring, reporting, closure and validation
• ensure adequate root cause analysis and definition of relevant Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) inline with SMART principles
• monitor effective and on-time execution of respective CAPs
• govern the closure and validation stages of CAPs in a standardized manner as per the methodology
• engage with the TTS Operations and Business Seniors on sanctions matters including but not limited to Issue Management, Corrective Action Plans and monitoring of Key Risk Indicators and Trends
• participate in Issue/CAP and Metrics reporting processes
• assist in performing complex analyses of comparative data and monitoring trends to identify compliance related issues, managing escalations of issues (clients and internal) and ensuring all such issues are remediated in a sustainable manner
• minimize compliance related issues through proactive reviews of process, management of risk and control processes, root cause analysis and embedding learnings across TTS
• serve as liaison with Internal Audit and Compliance Assurance Teams on critical Compliance issues and oversee the implementation of related remediation
• collaborate with other internal areas including ICRM Sanctions, Control Functions, and In-Business Risk to address compliance issues which may impact TTS business, products and procedures and ensure learnings are deeply embedded across Operations teams
• assessment of complex issues, structuring potential solutions and driving effective resolution in partnership with stakeholders in TTS Operations, Front Office, and ICRM Sanctions
• provide advice to the function/business/product on an ongoing basis on new initiatives, new processes, new products, and client-related matters with respect to applicability of policies, resolution of potential red flags or other client/transaction-related compliance escalations
• support sanctions initiatives as required, such as the implementation of new compliance processes, detective and preventive controls, and related project management work efforts
• stay abreast of relevant changes to Citi sanctions policies, identify impact of changes on TTS procedures and proactively work with Operations teams globally to adopt such changes
• additional duties as assigned

• 8+ years of relevant regional and/or global experience in a financial institution within audit, risk management and/or Sanctions functions
• a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• an advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA) OR certification/diploma in audit, risk management OR compliance would be a plus
• remarkable presentation and facilitation, strong interpersonal, influencing and written/verbal communications skills
• demonstrable ability to interact with senior management and key stakeholders
• experience with influencing cross functional teams, experience in handling policies, issues and remediation
• demonstrated ability to synthesize information, prioritize business goals and drive results with a high sense of urgency
• proven analytical ability
• pragmatic problem solver, forward thinker with independence of thought
• ability to work in a complex environment and manage tight deadlines

An advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA) OR certification/diploma in audit, risk management OR compliance

• Programs and services for physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, and confidential counseling
• resources to support financial well-being and career planning
• access to learning and development resources to broaden and deepen skills and knowledge