Global Head of High-Risk Client Activity & Financial Crimes

Citi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private medical insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Citi London is seeking a Senior leader to head high‑risk client activity within the Services Financial Crimes Risk team. You will guide risk-based decisions, implement effective controls, and coordinate with Product Heads, Sales, and regional teams to manage AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC, and reputational risk.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a proactive, collaborative leadership style. Reporting to the Services Head of Financial Crime Risks, you will oversee a global remit and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial crime, regulatory compliance, or risk management within a financial institution.
• Excellent understanding of obligations and regulations for banking services to FI and NBFI incl. VASPs.
• Excellent understanding of payments systems, including risks, challenges and opportunities.
• Professional financial crime certification preferred (e.g. ACAMS, ACSS).
• Strong background in Financial Services covering Financial Crime, Compliance, Operations, Risk and Controls.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology and digital assets and related financial crime risks.
• Understanding of global cryptocurrency regulations and VASP licensing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the client portfolio to ensure it remains within defined risk appetite.
• Maintain control-process documentation and ongoing maintenance.
• Assess clients and internal concerns promptly.
• Ensure smooth governance committee processes for client approvals and escalations.
• Collaborate with ICRM to apply requirements correctly.
• Liaise with Compliance Assurance and Internal Audit to resolve issues.
• Prepare governance-facing presentations on risks and controls.
• Track corrective actions and outcome status.
• Drive improvements to risk management practices across the portfolio.

Skills

Regulatory risk management

Financial crime knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (desirable)

Job description

Citi London is seeking a Senior leader to head high‑risk client activity within the Services Financial Crimes Risk team. You will guide risk-based decisions, implement effective controls, and coordinate with Product Heads, Sales, and regional teams to manage AML, sanctions, fraud, ABC, and reputational risk.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and a proactive, collaborative leadership style. Reporting to the Services Head of Financial Crime Risks, you will oversee a global remit and