Svp, Senior Sanctions Compliance Officer - Waw/Citigold/Cpc

Serves as a senior compliance risk officer facing WaW/Citigold/CPC for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Sanctions responsible for establishing internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes related to monitoring and fostering awareness of sanctions regulatory requirements that Citi must comply with; assessing related sanctions risk exposure, overseeing the quality of sanctions control processes and setting global standards to manage and mitigate those sanctions risks and protect the franchise. In addition, provides support for the review, disposition, and remediation of potential breaches of sanctions from across the Business. Work with contacts in the Business and Compliance to ensure consistent and effective application and implementation of, and controls to evidence adherence to, relevant sanctions related global standards, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Executing and implementing firm-wide sanctions risk management policy as well as the strategic ICRM direction.

• Designing and maintaining elements of the ICRM Sanctions Framework; Advising and overseeing adherence to procedures and processes for compliance by front line units meet required standards; Directing technology solutions that enable effective and efficient compliance risk management solutions.

• Supporting investigations and interactions with the U.S. Treasury Departments' Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and/or local government authorities.

• Monitoring adherence to Citi's Global Sanctions Policy and relevant procedures to verify adherence to applicable requirements. Working closely with ICRM Compliance Assurance and Internal Audit in the evaluation of results and proposed remedial actions, identifying opportunities to conduct more targeted comprehensive reviews. Identifying and escalating to the Chief Sanctions Officer material risks and significant instances of not adherence to the Framework by accountable front-line units; directing investigations in coordination with GIU, CSIS, Legal, HR or as appropriate.

• Working collaboratively within team and more broadly across business/functional line management to assess complex issues, structure potential solutions and drive effective resolution within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks.

• Interacting with Management to raise awareness of Sanctions trends, emerging issues, remedial actions or enhancements to the program. Assessing the impact of issues/violations (legal/regulatory, policy, reputational, etc.) and dimensions control process gaps to help management define disciplinary and corrective actions, as appropriate.

• Participating in and managing, as appropriate, various internal assurance processes, e.g. Regional Enterprise wide and Horizontal risk assessments, self-assessment, internal audit or compliance assurance reviews.

• Analyzing data, preparing and presenting regional and global reports related to sanctions risk assessments, and monitoring of sanctions related issues and escalations with senior management and global partners.

• Additional duties as assigned.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Wealth products, services, procedures, and controls

• Knowledge of Sanctions regulations, risks and typologies

• Awareness of ICRM Sanctions framework, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures

• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills

• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive

• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging

• Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units; ability to navigate a complex organization; to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level

• Experience in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners, auditors, etc.

• Awareness of regulatory requirements including local and US laws, international and industry standards

Education:

• 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 working in an OFAC risk product (treasury/cash management, trade, correspondent banking) role

• Advanced degree preferred

Job Family Group:

Compliance and Control

Job Family:

Sanctions

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

New York New York United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

May 26, 2024

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