Global Head of Sanctions Operations (MD)

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Managing Director, Global Head of Sanctions Operations, in New York. You will lead the global sanctions program, drive transformation, and partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Technology to ensure best-in-class controls and client outcomes.

The role requires extensive leadership of global operations in a regulated institution, with a focus on automation, analytics, and policy governance across geographies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in sanctions, AML, or related financial crimes fields.
• Experience leading large-scale, global operations within highly regulated banks.
• Deep knowledge of OFAC, UN, EU, UK, and other major sanctions regimes.
• Proven track record delivering transformation, automation, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Sanctions Operations with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and client outcomes.
• Define and execute strategic vision for sanctions operations aligning with risk objectives.
• Drive automation, AI, analytics and digitization to improve efficiency and resilience.
• Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Audit and product/technology teams to deliver priorities.
• Maintain governance, controls and performance metrics across regions and lines of business.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Operations excellence

AI & analytics familiarity

Global leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Screening platforms

Workflow automation tools

Job description

Citi is seeking a Managing Director, Global Head of Sanctions Operations, in New York. You will lead the global sanctions program, drive transformation, and partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Technology to ensure best-in-class controls and client outcomes.

The role requires extensive leadership of global operations in a regulated institution, with a focus on automation, analytics, and policy governance across geographies.