Senior Vice President (SVP) – MSS Risk & Controls - AML Risk Assessment
- Recruiter
- Citibank
- Location
- New York, NY, USA
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 28 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 03 Nov 2020
- Ref
- 8827358
- Approved employers
- Approved employer
- Job role
- Compliance/risk
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
The goal of the Markets and Securities Services Risk & Control function is to help establish and maintain a robust control environment and culture across Citi Markets businesses worldwide. Developing a proactive control approach assists management in achieving strategic objectives, promotes efficiency, reduces the risk of loss, and helps ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. In addition, properly functioning internal controls enable management to deal with today's rapidly changing environment and prepare for future growth.
The MSS Risk & Control Financial Crimes team supports a sales and trading environment and is looking for a highly energized, dynamic professional who is ready to join a fast-paced, world leader in the financial services industry. The successful candidate will conduct targeted AML reviews of specific client activity to determine whether additional escalation and review is required. The role may include the review of payment and transaction data as well as due diligence on specific securities.
The incumbent will work across a broad range of stakeholders including Sales and Trading, Business Management, Operations, Legal, Compliance and Technology, to ensure appropriate controls are in place and implementation of key policies is consistent with Citi standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct periodic risk assessment of Financial Crimes risks within the Markets and Securities Services business, along with continuous evaluation of associated controls.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify and manage Financial Crimes risks across the Markets and Securities Services platform.
Develop and maintain key metrics to measure and manage risks within the MSS Financial Crimes program.
Partner with a broad range of constituents across the organization to deliver proactive value added solutions with a focus on continuous improvement of first line controls and processes.
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management on new project proposals, recent developments, emerging risks and provide updates on key deliverables.
Liaise with AML, Independent Compliance Risk Management, Compliance Assurance and Internal Audit to facilitate consistent coverage across Markets businesses, as well as appropriate resolution of any issues identified.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or computer science (other fields to be considered as well). Advanced degree (Masters/JD) preferred.
At least 10 years of securities/banking industry experience. Knowledge of institutional sales/trading preferred.
Experience managing and developing remote teams.
Working knowledge of AML and/or Sanctions rules and regulations specific to the institutional markets business
Proven track record in designing, developing and implementing multi-faceted projects.
Experience in designing risk assessment and control programs and knowledge of operational risk management principles.
Knowledge of Citi Markets businesses, risk and control assessment, technology, and/or audit processes highly desirable
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong desktop/PC skills, including strong knowledge of MS suite of applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Capable of juggling multiple tasks, recalibrating as priorities change; deadline and quality driven.
Attention to detail with strong focus on accuracy of information.
Must be able to work in a team environment; listens and works well with others; delivery-focused and open to different ideas/viewpoints.
Self-directed; passion for excellence; able to work under pressure and effectively in a complex environment.
Job Family Group:
Risk Management
Job Family:
Business Risk & Controls
Time Type:
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement .
View the EEO Policy Statement .
View the Pay Transparency Posting
The MSS Risk & Control Financial Crimes team supports a sales and trading environment and is looking for a highly energized, dynamic professional who is ready to join a fast-paced, world leader in the financial services industry. The successful candidate will conduct targeted AML reviews of specific client activity to determine whether additional escalation and review is required. The role may include the review of payment and transaction data as well as due diligence on specific securities.
The incumbent will work across a broad range of stakeholders including Sales and Trading, Business Management, Operations, Legal, Compliance and Technology, to ensure appropriate controls are in place and implementation of key policies is consistent with Citi standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct periodic risk assessment of Financial Crimes risks within the Markets and Securities Services business, along with continuous evaluation of associated controls.
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to identify and manage Financial Crimes risks across the Markets and Securities Services platform.
Develop and maintain key metrics to measure and manage risks within the MSS Financial Crimes program.
Partner with a broad range of constituents across the organization to deliver proactive value added solutions with a focus on continuous improvement of first line controls and processes.
Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management on new project proposals, recent developments, emerging risks and provide updates on key deliverables.
Liaise with AML, Independent Compliance Risk Management, Compliance Assurance and Internal Audit to facilitate consistent coverage across Markets businesses, as well as appropriate resolution of any issues identified.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, or computer science (other fields to be considered as well). Advanced degree (Masters/JD) preferred.
At least 10 years of securities/banking industry experience. Knowledge of institutional sales/trading preferred.
Experience managing and developing remote teams.
Working knowledge of AML and/or Sanctions rules and regulations specific to the institutional markets business
Proven track record in designing, developing and implementing multi-faceted projects.
Experience in designing risk assessment and control programs and knowledge of operational risk management principles.
Knowledge of Citi Markets businesses, risk and control assessment, technology, and/or audit processes highly desirable
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong desktop/PC skills, including strong knowledge of MS suite of applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
Capable of juggling multiple tasks, recalibrating as priorities change; deadline and quality driven.
Attention to detail with strong focus on accuracy of information.
Must be able to work in a team environment; listens and works well with others; delivery-focused and open to different ideas/viewpoints.
Self-directed; passion for excellence; able to work under pressure and effectively in a complex environment.
Job Family Group:
Risk Management
Job Family:
Business Risk & Controls
Time Type:
Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi") invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
View the " EEO is the Law " poster. View the EEO is the Law Supplement .
View the EEO Policy Statement .
View the Pay Transparency Posting