Compliance Aml Intelligence Officer -vp Fixed Term Contract jobs at Citi Group in United Arab Emirates, Dubai

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and direction through a large team of professionals and/or junior managers.
• Provide leadership to drive optimization and efficiencies in projects
• Assist management in guiding and influencing decisions that conform to business objectives
• Manage the design, development, and implementation of Citi's comprehensive controls program.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and executing necessary changes.
• Continually manage controls enhancements geared towards increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
• Regularly assess the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Work closely with key stakeholders and process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential risks, develop risk mitigation activities, and define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation.
• Drive execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies.
• Collaborate with business and functions to understand control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management, ensuring the controls program aligns with these standards.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design.
• 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 teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Track record leading Control related projects and programs • Ability to see the big pictures with high attention to critical details.
• Develop and implement strategy and process improvement initiatives.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Citi’s businesses and functions and their risk profiles.
• Developing new ideas and improving current processes to proactively mitigate risks.
• Requires an ability to provide challenge and make recommendation for risk and controls remediation.
• Expert knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Expert understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Deep understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and influence executive audiences.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with strong results orientation.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to engage and inspire across stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional command in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

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Responsibilities:
•  Support the design and development of Citi's comprehensive controls program for unsecured products.

•  Support assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and helping to implement necessary changes for unsecured lending business.

•  Continually drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
•  Coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite. Support the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives. Collaborate with key stakeholders to assess potential risks and develop risk mitigation activities for unsecured lending products to define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation.

•   Partner with business and related functions in the coordination of regulatory change management process.

•  Drive execution of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies.
•  Collaborate with business and functions to understand the control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.
•  Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards.
•  Support providing regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design for unsecured lending products.
•  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 behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards

• Partner with business and related functions in the coordination of internal audits and regulatory reviews and provide necessary support with audit and examination deliverables, tracking of engagements, monitoring of issues and CAPs raised as part of the audit process, etc ensuring coverage for Unsecured product coverage

• Unsecured lending product controls function coverage for global risk management programs e.g. EUC, Models, Operational loss management and lead for risk & controls programs e.g. New Product Approval, Digital Monitoring Tools, Lessons learned exercises.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
• Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
• Strong knowledge in the development and execution for controls.
• Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
• Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
• Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
• Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Education:

Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred

: Assessment & Design Lead Analyst - C13

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Responsibilities:

Governance:

• Verifies project team adherence to control and risk implementations as well as standards and process changes.
• Lead the implementation of robust project governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and compliance requirements.
• Develops & maintains detailed IT work plans, schedules, charters, roadmaps; project estimates, resource plans and status reports.
• Monitor project performance and compliance through regular audits, reviews, and checkpoints.

Program & Project Delivery:

• Ensures programs adhere to Citi PM Policy and Standards for process, tools and quality assurance, while driving consistency of deliverables and artifacts.
• Collaborates with knowledgeable and demanding stakeholders to establish project plans for major initiatives and helps drive efforts to a successful conclusion.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how areas of IT project leadership collectively integrate to contribute to achieving business goals.
• Prioritizes workload based on criticality. Able to take on assignments and execute them independently with minimum oversight. Exhibits a problem-solving mentality; can anticipate risks and issues that may impact a program/project.
• Directly impacts the IT project leadership area through shared responsibility for delivery of end results and contribution to planning, budget management and formulation of procedures; influences resource planning.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, and QA, to ensure cohesive and coordinated project execution.
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of how own area and others (i.e., architecture or infrastructure) collectively integrate to contribute towards achieving business objectives.
• Apply Agile or Waterfall methodologies as appropriate to optimize project delivery.

Stakeholder Management:

• Persuades and influences others through communication and diplomacy skills; may negotiate with external parties.
• Directly impacts the business by influencing strategic functional decisions through advice, counsel or provided services.
• Persuades and influences others through and comprehensive communication and diplomacy skills.

Technical Leadership:

• Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of information in complicated and unique situations.
• Provides expertise in area and an advanced level of understanding of the principles of IT project leadership.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Determines scope and impact of project risks and issues; raises and resolves issues.
• Applies good understanding of concepts and procedures within own IT project leadership area to resolve issues.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years experience in an IT project leadership role with commensurate people management experience.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects, including governance and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across diverse teams.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, or similar.
• PMP or Scrum/Agile certification is a plus.
• English and Spanish bilingual highly preferred.
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

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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Individuals in Assessment & design are responsible for developing, designing, and implementing controls programs, and providing review and guidance on robust controls design adhering to Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Frameworks. Individuals proactively identify and drive controls enhancements such as automation, standardization and rationalization including transformation execution activities. Includes first line activities for identification, measurement (significance and likelihood), and ongoing assessment of key risks and controls in partnership with relevant process owners to drive management decisions to operate within the firm’s Risk Appetite.

•  Help support Escalations Protocol, Issue Monitoring and Reporting, Conduct Risk Metrics, Lessons Learnt exercises, Controls forums coordination
•  Help support the design and development of Citi's comprehensive controls program.
•  Help perform assessment of the effectiveness of existing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and helping to implement necessary changes.
•  Assist to drive and manage controls enhancements focused on increasing efficiency and reducing risk.
•  Help support the coordination with key stakeholders and relevant process owners to drive management decisions aimed at maintaining operations within the firm’s Risk Appetite.
•  Assist with the assessment for the business/function risk appetite in line with changes in the business environment, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
•  Help support the collaboration with key stakeholders to assess potential risks and develop risk mitigation activities to define the acceptable level of risk across various areas of operation.
•  Assist with the execution of Enterprise Risk Management/ transformation of Manager’s Controls Assessment framework.
•  Framework and adherence with Risk Mgmt. / Compliance Policies.
•  Help collaborate with business and functions to understand the control processes and identify potential areas for improvement.
•  Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to control management and ensure the controls program aligns with these standards
•  Assist in providing regular updates to senior management on the performance of the controls assessment and design
•  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 teams and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
•  Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, or other control-related functions in the financial services industry.
•  Ability to identify, measure, and manage key risks and controls.
•  Strong knowledge in the development and execution for controls. • Proven experience in control related functions in the financial industry.
•  Proven experience in implementing sustainable solutions and improving processes.
•  Understanding of compliance laws, rules, regulations, and best practices.
•  Understanding of Citi’s Policies, Standards, and Procedures.
•  Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk and control activities and processes.
•  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage at the senior management level.
•  Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
•  Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience

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The CRIU Lead Analyst is senior professional responsible for performing risk and compliance reviews in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team. The overall objective is to utilize in-depth AML knowledge to review, analyze and conduct effective due diligence and investigations on higher risk cases that may be a potential risk to Citi. Responsibilities may also include review of cases completed by Analysts for timeliness and accuracy, coaching/training team members, as required, and assisting management in exams/audits, and mitigating operational risks.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations and research on potentially suspicious clients using various internal and external systems and databases
• Conduct Cross Sector reviews among multiple Citi business lines.
• Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with the required supporting documentation
• Summarize, in writing, clear and concise findings of the investigations
• Advise senior management on next steps and provide recommendations on the next course of action (relationship retention, termination, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR))
• Manage risks by analyzing the root cause of issues and impacts to business
• 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.

This role my also be responsible for:

• Review AML cases completed by Analysts to ensure that any material AML risks have been mitigated and case documentation is in accordance with the unit’s policies and procedures.
• Carry out SAR Reporting Officer responsibilities by Reviewing/Approving Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) drafted by Analysts consistent with FinCEN requirements.
• Ensure SAR related regulatory timelines and requirements are followed by the team (i.e., 30 days for SAR; 120 days for supplemental SARs).
• Review/Approve post-investigative actions recommended by Analysts, including relationship termination, Risk Rating Override, and KYC Feedback Loop.
• Ensure that all errors and deficiencies identified by the Quality Assurance Team have been remediated.
• Conduct personalized one-on-one or group mentoring sessions to explain processes, red flags, investigative strategies, techniques, changes in procedures, emerging trends and managerial directives.
• Assist Analysts in overcoming performance related challenges.
• Lead or assist with ad-hoc AML related projects.
• Assist management with regulatory exams and other third-party reviews (e.g., IA, CA).
• Perform complex, cross-sector, and/or high-risk reviews involving unusual transactional patterns, significant negative news, intricate business relationships, potential network activity, prominent/high-profile clients, entities designated as SDN/money laundering concern, and other sensitive matters.
• Manage/mitigate operational risks by analyzing the root cause of issues and impacts to business, make recommendations to Senior Management on process and control enhancements.

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

Qualifications:

• 6 -10 years of experience
• 4+ years of experience in drafting and/or approving Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Understanding of advanced money laundering typologies and techniques, and investigative practices for detecting such activity
• Ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and autonomy
• Proficient in MS Office
• Proven analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of AML regulations preferred
• Responsible for volume, quality and timeliness of work product
• Follows procedures and identifies opportunities to strengthen controls
• Learns from experiences, adapts and improves, and welcomes challenge from others on processes and decisions
• Takes ownership and accountability for delivering outcomes, takes responsibility for own work
• Succeeds together: Builds strong relationships with stakeholders

Education:

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

Fixed Term 8 Month Replacement while original analyst is on a 1 year leave of absence

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Based on the trading floor at Citi’s Dubai office your role will be to provide compliance support and credible challenge to the Middle East, Egypt and Pakistan wholesale markets sales and trading business. Products include FX, interest rate swaps and government bonds whilst transactions range from simple to complex. You’ll be expected to provide compliance advice on queries ranging from simple, quick policy advice such as personal account trading holding periods right up to longer term advice on how the business can set up in a new jurisdiction in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. You’ll need an understanding of how wholesale markets operate and an ability to identify and manage compliance risks including market manipulation, anti-competition, client protection, franchise and regulatory. You must be a self-starter able to complete tasks independently to a high standard, with intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and an ambition to continuously improve the management of compliance risk in your area of responsibility. You’ll report direct to London with a matrix manager in Dubai.

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Independent Compliance Risk Management - Markets. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

What you will do

• Assisting in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class compliance, programs, policies and practices for ICRM.
• Providing guidance on rules and regulations relating to function/business/product operational issues, as well as, providing transactional approvals and interpretation of internal compliance policies.
• Assisting with regulatory inquiries and/or examinations. This may include coordination with regulators and other parties.
• Collaborating with other internal areas including: Legal, Business Management, Operations, Technology, Finance, other Control Functions, and In-Business Risk to address compliance issues which may impact the supported function/business/product.
• Supporting the team in performing timely compliance reviews of new products.
• Assisting in the development and administration of compliance training for the Markets Products business.
• Researching any new/changed rules and implementing policies, procedures or other controls necessary to comply with them.
• Additional duties as assigned
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citi, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we will need from you

• Previous experience within a Markets Compliance team.
• Strong knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to both work collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organization
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated knowledge in area of focus
• Relevant certifications desirable

operations and financial requirements;

By joining Citi, you will be part of a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), receive a competitive base salary (annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at30 daysplus bank holidays; increasing with tenure.
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to an array of learning and development resources
• Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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The AML Compliance Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.Responsibilities:

• Enhance and implement of best -in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.
• Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.
• Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements
• Identify and escalate unusual activity or cases that fail to meet Citi and line of business guidelines to appropriate management or business partners. Advise management on next steps.
• Create, develop and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years relevant experience
• AML Certification
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Advanced analytical skills Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
• Proficient in Excel and Word – ability to learn multiple system applications quickly

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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