The LATAM AML Regulatory Reporting Risk (RRR) Management Officer is responsible for the Execution Oversight and Risk Management for the AML Regulatory Reporting Program across LATAM clusters. The AML RRR Management Officer assists the LATAM 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.), AML Regulatory Non-Transaction Reporting (“AML NTR”) (i.e. AML questionnaires, AML Risk Assessments etc.) and SAR reports activities across the LATAM clusters in accordance with established Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard, Global SAR Standard and Global ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Assist LATAM 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”) and SAR Reports activities across the LATAM countries in accordance with established Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard, Global SAR Standard Global ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines and country procedures.
- Host periodic governance forums at countries, LATAM 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, LATAM 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 LATAM 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.
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, Global SAR Standard and ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines.
- Good knowledge of financial/banking products or risk management is preferred.
Experience:
- Bank Secrecy Act knowledge.
- Knowledge of Global AML Regulatory Reporting Standard, Global SAR Standard, Global ICRM Regulatory Reporting Guidelines and country-level regulatory reporting requirements across LATAM 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).
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.
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Job Family Group:
Compliance and Control
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Job Family:
AML Intelligence
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Time Type:
Full time
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