Vice President, AML KYC GEDD - Periodic Transaction Review CRIU Senior Manager (Hybrid)

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Vice President for its Independent Compliance Risk Management team in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves overseeing the AML KYC processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading high-level initiatives for transaction review. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive resources for health and wellness, and a chance to impact the community through compliance leadership.

Benefits

Telehealth options

Health advocates

Confidential counseling

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience in enhanced due diligence reviews.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience in compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives for compliance with AML procedures.
• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders in compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

Citi’s Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) is an independent control function that provides guidance and challenge to the firm, managing compliance risk and promoting behavior that is consistent with Citi’s mission.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Vice President, AML KYC GEDD - Periodic Transaction Review CRIU Senior Manager (Hybrid) (Internal Job Title: CRIU Senior Manager - C13) based in Kuala Lumpur, 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.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The Periodic Transaction Review (“PTR”) process is designed to supplement and enhance KYC documentation for certain higher risk client types, including Foreign Correspondent Banks, Payments Intermediaries, and Embassies. This role will ensure that the PTRs for all FCB, PI and Embassy clients are completed in accordance to Citi AML procedures and policies, and the Global PTR schedule and scoping requirements. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

• Identify the Monthly Global PTR Population required to be produced in accordance to the scope and requirements, and assist with delivering formally to all regions
• Assist in formally advising the key stakeholders of the client record renewal process, including relevant KYC Owners, of publication and availability of these reports for each region
• Liaise with KYC Owners and the Business Support Unit on client records with issues (i.e. tech issues, renewal date shifts, etc.) on PTR Report production requirements, escalating to the proper channels where applicable, and advising the Global PTR Group to begin production when necessary
• Frequently collaborate with regional PTR management / SMEs to gather feedback on all PTR Program initiatives, ensuring overall consistency in the process and procedures is in place, as well as for any implementation of new processes or changes to the program
• Provide subject matter expertise of AML analysis and recommendations for the Relationship Managers, BSU and Local/Regional Compliance
• Preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and recommend relationship retention or termination, and track account closures as required
• Lead or participate in the development, implementation and/or maintenance of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with current regulatory guidance and Citi policy and achieves a “best in class” performance
• Lead or participate in the hiring, training, mentoring and assessment processes related to employee candidates
• Lead or participate in the development, testing, training and implementation of new or enhanced processes
• Provide innovative, relevant, and substantial input on project-level initiatives in consideration of all regions in the Global PTR Program.
• Ability to work with limited/unfamiliar resources (i.e. transactional data sources, individuals in other regions, etc.) while balancing regulatory commitments specifically around working with new client types, jurisdictions, and products
• Provide timely, concise updates to management with the ability to organize updates by priority level focusing on urgency of risks/roadblocks and milestones/deliverables.
• Support the PTR Report Production, when needed, which includes identifying Red Flags, Validating Negative Media, identifying unusual/suspicious activity based on AML Red Flag typologies, and Providing Recommendations to the findings
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years’ experience related to performing enhanced due diligence reviews of high-risk accounts preferred
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification
• Previous supervisory experience
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using online search tools
• Experience writing and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

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.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today https://jobs.citi.com/dei

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Job Family Group:

Compliance

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Job Family:

AML Execution

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Time Type:

Full time

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