Vice President, Compl AML Core Officer, Regulatory Reporting Risk Management - Hybrid

Posted:
12/5/2024, 4:47:37 PM

Location(s):
Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia ⋅ Selangor, Malaysia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

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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, Compl AML Core Officer, Regulatory Reporting Risk Management - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Compl AML Core Officer - 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.

Purpose of Role:

The Asia AML Regulatory Reporting Risk (RRR) Management Officer is responsible for the Execution Oversight and Risk Management for the AML Regulatory Reporting Program across the North Asia & Australia, South Asia clusters. The AML RRR Management Officer assists the Asia AML Regulatory Reporting Head for execution oversight and risk management of the AML Regulatory Transaction Reporting (“AML RTR”) (i.e., Cash Transaction Report, Wire Transaction Report etc.) and AML Regulatory Non-Transaction Reporting (“AML NTR”) (i.e. AML questionnaires, AML Risk Assessments etc.) activities across the Asia clusters in accordance with established Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard and Global ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines.

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist Asia AML Regulatory Reporting Head for the execution oversight and risk management of the AML Regulatory Transaction Reporting (“AML RTR”) & AML Regulatory Non-Transaction Reporting (“AML NTR”) activities across the Asia countries in accordance with established Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard, Global ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines and country procedures.
  • Host periodic governance forums at countries, Asia clusters level and incorporates into global governance committee for AML Regulatory Reporting as a standing agenda item, to enable socialization and oversight to each country’s local AML regulatory reporting requirements. The standing items should include an assessment of metrics containing elements and meeting the reporting requirements in established regulatory reporting standards to identify risk or anomalies.
  • Permanent member of the Global working group, Asia AML Regulatory Reporting, and other appropriate governance forums.
  • Ensure a robust process to collect, consolidate and present the required reporting elements to the respective governance structure and the AML Program Reporting Office
  • Review and assesses results of Country Regulatory Reporting Contact assessments and validations related to local law changes, local regulator requests re-filings, regulatory reporting metrics, Issue/CAP details and progress, any updates to regulation management, QA/MCA results, etc. as appropriate.
  • Escalate regulatory reporting matters of concern to the Asia AML Regulatory Reporting Head, Cluster and Global Governance Committees, as appropriate.
  • Escalate issues to the clusters, global forums/committee, as necessary and work with appropriate teams to get the issues addressed.
  • Verify countries which do not have a local AML regulatory reporting-related requirements to remain out of scope. In the event an out-of-scope country’s regulatory obligation changes to include tracking and/or reporting, candidate must assist the country to identify a Country Regulatory Reporting Contact and provide guidance for the country related regulatory reporting process(es).
  • Ensure that all the cluster level AML Regulatory Reporting execution oversight & risk management duties are carried out effectively and, in a manner, consistent with established Policies, Standards & Guidelines.

Experience:

  • Bank Secrecy Act knowledge.
  • Knowledge of Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard, Global ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines and country-level regulatory reporting requirements across Asia clusters.
  • Knowledge of Citi’s Internal Audit methodologies and ability to drive engagement with all key stakeholders.
  • Ability to drive targeted reviews and identify key risk areas for effective AML Reporting Risk mitigation.
  • Excellent knowledge of regulatory reporting processes and requirements.
  • To drive Strategic Programs Implementation and provide oversight; candidate should have demonstrated experience in Change Management, Strategic Business Analysis and Process Reengineering. Deep knowledge of Citi’s AML related systems and tools to effectively influence the process enhancements.
  • Be able to work with stakeholders from Business/Ops, AML Compliance Risk Management, ICRM, Technology and country-level stakeholders to drive changes.
  • Practice Global Standards for AML Regulatory Reporting, measure performance on a periodic basis and highlight any risk areas with key stakeholders.
  • Solid leadership skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders with integrity and ethics.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment collaborating across diverse groups.
  • Experience in creating and implementing processes across AML/BSA & Business/Ops related groups.
  • Strong mentor, tutor, coach for Country Regulatory Reporting contacts.
  • Ability to motivate staff, improve newly developed processes and identify opportunities for further improvements to achieve efficiency, productivity, and quality control.
  • Strong research, analytical, problem-solving and risk management skills.
  • Effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Solid PC skills (Microsoft Office).

Qualifications:

  • 8 – 10 years of AML Compliance experience in a sizeable financial institution, with previous experience in Regulatory Reporting function or Internal Audit or Risk & Control focused on AML/ICRM.
  • 6+ years of Financial Crimes, AML Regulatory Reporting, or Risk Management experience.
  • Demonstrated success delivering in a high-volume, goal-based execution oversight/governance-based environment.
  • Preferred additional risk management experience in AML regulatory reporting related matters, experience in stakeholder engagement with AML/ICRM, Risk Management, Technology, and other relevant support functions.
  • AML Certification or additional studies related to AML or financial crimes.
  • Good knowledge of the laws and regulations relating to AML/CFT, FATCA regulations and practices.
  • Solid experience reviewing, interpreting, and ensuring the implementation of country regulatory reporting procedures, Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard and ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines.
  • Good knowledge of financial/banking products or risk management is preferred.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s/ University Degree; Master’s degree preferred.

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Job Family Group:

Compliance and Control

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Job Family:

AML Core

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Time Type:

Full time

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