SVP, AML Compliance Officer, Wealth

Posted:
8/6/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Hong Kong, China

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

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Citi’s Global Legal Affairs and Compliance (GLAC) empowers and protects Citi by providing legal, compliance, investigative, and security services to our firm.  We manage compliance risk, provide legal analysis and advice, protect Citi’s people and businesses, advocate for legal and regulatory outcomes that benefit our firm and our clients, and ultimately promote behavior that is consistent with Citi’s mission and culture.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as SVP, AML Compliance Officer - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Compliance AML Risk Management Senior Officer - C14) based in Hong Kong. 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:

Position summary:

The Compliance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Risk Management Senior Officer is a senior level position responsible for establishing internal procedures to prevent money laundering and assist in all matters concerning financial crimes in coordination with the broader AML team. The overall objective is to utilize established disciplinary knowledge to identify inconsistencies in data or result and formulate strategic recommendations on policies, procedures, and practices.


In this role, you’re expected to:

  • Execute and implement firm-wide AML risk management policy and strategic direction

  • Maintain AML compliance program for the business including assessment of risks and the development of policies, procedures, and governance

  • Identify and assess risk, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for efficient and effective risk coverage

  • Work within team and across business/functional line management to assess complex issues, structure potential solutions, and drive effective resolution within permissible statutory and regulatory frameworks

  • Analyze data, prepare and present regional/global reports related to AML risk assessments

  • Monitor AML related issues and escalations with senior management and global partners

  • Evaluate and respond to escalated matters, further escalate as required, and advise senior management on next steps as needed

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

  • 10+ years of relevant experience

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification

  • Experience in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners and auditors

  • Extensive knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements including local and US laws, international and industry standards

  • Extensive knowledge of AML regulations, risks, and appropriate controls

  • Demonstrated analytical skills

  • Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills

  • Ability to work with regional and global partners, and influence and lead people across culture and senior level

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

  • Master’s degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Compliance and Control

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Job Family:

AML Compliance & Risk Mgmt

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Time Type:

Full time

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