Citi Group Senior Vice President - KYC Due Diligence 

Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur 

290093288

AtCiti

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as(Internal Job Title:Compl Bus Control Group Manager - C14) based in KL, 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.

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• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.

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In this role, you’re expected to:

• Oversees the building and maintaining the CBSU function working across a region/business.

• Leads team to develop process improvements and value for end users.

• Responsible for strategic planning, budgeting and policy formulation for the group including capacity planning and team development.

• Responsible for change control process oversight for multiple quality monitoring/quality control work.

• 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.

• Assist Citi on KYC efforts in accordance to the CBSU AML KYC Ops procedures

• Perform KYC, transactions and product usage reviews and ensure documentation comply with local regulation and Citi standards KYC reviews (Scheduled & Unscheduled Reviews for Client types across varied risk classes) including monitoring and tracking of KYC records, assisting with the development and execution of action plan for expiring records, and ensuring records are not past due.

• Ensure to maintain quality standards (90% and above) for the KYC reviews undertaken by the team and self

• Ensure any tech issue/procedural clarifications gets highlighted to seniors for further review and guidance

• Generation of metrics per local, regional and global requirements on defined frequencies.

• Acts with integrity, respect and holds accountability.

• Negotiate solutions and acts as a liaison with internal and external clients

• Implement and develops solutions/controls to prevent risk and improve effectiveness and efficiency. within specialized business

• Acts as a consultant to the businesses regarding processes & controls

• Coordinates and assists with onsite reviews and drives corrective actions.

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

• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.

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

• 15+ years of prior experience in KYC/AML/Due Diligence or has banking experience is preferred

• Knowledge of AML/KYC policies including bank systems, applications and due diligence processes

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally exercising leadership through influence, persuasion and negotiation

• Exemplary thought leadership skills; able to build and lead strategic initiatives

• Excellent relationship management skills

• Strong analytical and comprehension skills with the ability to analyze and document large amounts of data

• Strong documentation skills to clearly articulate disposition

• Adherence to controls and compliance standards

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and results-oriented team player

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience