SVP, AML Compliance Manager - AML Client Evaluations, Exits & Restrictions (Hybrid)

The Client Evaluations, Exits, and Restrictions (CEER) Compliance AML Group Manager is a senior professional responsible for oversight of AML risk and compliance-related account closure reviews in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team.

The role is responsible for CEER program oversight and sensitive account closure case review. The position requires clear communication of expectations across the organization, including guidance on best practices for account closure assessment and narrative writing.

The role requires cross-functional knowledge to lead the AML team to achieve operational goals including appropriate assessment of risk in consideration of client exits, timely escalation of sensitive items, and appropriate resolution of business objections. The position requires clear written and verbal communication skills, and requires presentation of AML risk scenarios to senior stakeholders across business units. In addition, the candidate will have a track record of commitment to continued education, through certificate programs, engagement with public reporting, trends, and global events as required by a subject matter expert. This role requires flexibility and responsiveness to team escalations, as the role requires frequent task-switching to support time-sensitive items within the team and by external engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a diverse team of staff across multiple locations, inclusive of performance management
• Oversight of AML-related account closure escalations, including design and communication of best practices and for all coverage areas.
• Provide oversight of Sensitive and High Risk Relationship exits, including cases requiring BSA Officer awareness.
• Identify opportunities to update policies and procedures, in order to improve qualitative outcomes for the AML program.
• Identify and escalate AML lifecycle trends/ issues/ red flags to senior management.
• Research and record evidence from various data sources.
• Assess and identify emerging risks and recommend program enhancements.
• Serve as an internal escalation point for business objections to account closure.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for AML risk scenarios.
• Effectively communicate AML risk scenarios to other areas of the business, including written and verbal presentation.
• 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.
• Additional projects and responsibilities assigned as necessary.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ of experience in a financial institution with specific work experience in AML
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification Preferred
• Experience with implementation of procedures
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Education:

• Bachelors (4 Year University) Degree or equivalent experience required
• Master’s degree preferred

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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.

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