Vice President, REM (Risk Evaluation Management) - Foreign Correspondent Banking & Payment Intermediary

Posted:
8/15/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Selangor, Malaysia ⋅ Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here.  At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks.  We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.  You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Citi’s Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) is an independent control function that provides guidance and challenge to the firm, managing compliance risk and promoting behavior that is consistent with Citi’s mission.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, REM (Risk Evaluation Management) - Foreign Correspondent Banking & Payment Intermediary (Hybrid) (Internal Job Title: Compl AML Execution Sr Manager - C13) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.  For instance:

  • Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

  • Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The Compliance AML Execution Sr. Manager is a senior professional responsible for leading risk and compliance reviews in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team. The overall objective is to provide direction to AML team(s), participate in the development of operational standards, and communicate with other areas of the business and external clients about AML activities. This role will manage operational planning and performance, and is expected to perform all applicable management tasks.


In this role, you’re expected:

  • Manage and develop a diverse AML team of staff across multiple locations

  • Conduct investigations of potentially suspicious and/or high risk clients and communicate with other Citigroup AML monitoring units

  • Prepare case files for review, and conduct and document all research and analysis

  • Use subject matter expertise to distil and synthesize the most pertinent information and write clear and concise summaries on the findings of the investigation

  • Drive decisions on next course of action to completion – either relationship retention or termination and, when warranted, prepare SARs

  • Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business

  • Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.

  • Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

  • Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.

  • Ability to manage teams. 

  • 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

  • 6+ years’ experience related to performing enhanced due diligence reviews of high-risk accounts preferred

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification preferred

  • Previous supervisory experience

  • Efficient verbal and written communication skills

  • Experience using online search tools


Education:

  • Bachelor’s/University degree, Master’s degree preferred


This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

https://jobs.citi.com/dei

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Job Family Group:

Compliance and Control

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Job Family:

AML Execution

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Time Type:

Full time

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