SVP, Global AML Detection Exam Management Lead (Hybrid)

Job Background/context:

Citi AML proactively identifies, assesses, reports and mitigates compliance and reputational risk across business lines, products, legal entities and jurisdictions to the benefit of the franchise, customers and employees.  Citi AML sets standards and utilizes an enterprise-wide risk management approach in partnership with the business and other global functions to drive a strong culture of compliance and support the principles of responsible finance.

Citi’s Global AML Detection and Customer Insights (DCI) program develops and maintains enterprise-wide standards for the institution’s Global AML Program. The team works with internal and external stakeholders globally to establish appropriate monitoring controls to effectively mitigate AML risks.

Job Purpose:

The Global AML Detection Exam Management Lead will be responsible for supporting AML DCI Detection Intelligence and Program Management in global program related processes and operations. This role will focus on Internal Audit exam engagement strategy and execution, regulatory exam engagement and oversight, and Exam Management strategy across the AML DCI Program.

This important role includes organizing and coordinating responses to deliverables required by Internal Audit reviews and regulatory examinations and, as such, requires a detailed understanding of the structure of the firm’s AML organization and teams. Clear verbal presentational skills and the ability to brief a senior audience on the Program’s Internal Audit matters is also required.  This role involves partnering with stakeholders across the AML DCI leadership team, Independent Compliance Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance Testing, and the Business to ensure that the AML DCI Program is well positioned and responsive in Internal Audit and regulatory interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring day-to-day functioning of Internal Audit and regulatory engagements, supporting initiatives across the DCI Program, and creating and strengthening relationships across the Third Line of Defense.
• Provide detailed and actionable input to refine the structure, substance, and wording of oftentimes complex Internal Audit and regulatory submissions.
• Stay informed on the execution and closure of DCI-specific issues and outstanding deliverables, seeking regular feedback from IA and working in close partnership with stakeholders in DCI.
• Manage critical exam deliverables that require insights derived from our data.
• Coordinate with the Regulatory Exam Management teams supporting AML in key enterprise-wide regulatory exams.
• Support the coordination of the overall Internal Audit relationship coverage and critical information flows between DCI and Internal Audit, advising management accordingly.
• Leverage Internal Audit relationships and interactions to develop a comprehensive and timely understanding of emerging changes in review focus and expectations.
• Stay abreast of incoming and outgoing regulatory requests and reports to ensure a comprehensive understanding of regulatory dialogue.
• Analyze exam results to identify trends and thematic issues relating to controls design and operating effectiveness.
• Prioritize delivery across multiple commitments in a timely manner.
• Identify and escalate issues raised during internal and external exams.
• Manage a team responsible for coordinating Exam Management initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of AML compliance or risk and controls-related experience; significant knowledge and expertise of AML control programs and the ability to develop and manage them with a culture of continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience in working within cross-functional organizations
• Experience partnering with multiple constituencies to reach consensus and effectively execute responsibilities
• Ability to synthesize complex concepts and translate into effective communication and presentations to senior audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels within the organization, including effective influencing skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues/requests
• Energetic and responsive team player with a proven ability to take initiative
• Excellent follow-up and time management skills
• Growth mindset, seeking and implementing feedback and maintaining flexibility to pivot and course correct as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's/University degree required
• Master's degree preferred