Global Sanctions Operations Executive & Transformation

Citibank (Switzerland) AG

New York, Northern (NY, KY)

Hybrid

Confidential

Full time

9 days ago

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Medical coverage

401(k)

Life, disability insurance

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Paid time off

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Managing Director to lead Global Sanctions Operations from our New York HQ. This senior role drives end-to-end sanctions screening, investigations, and interdiction processing across geographies.

You will shape strategy, elevate governance, and partner with Compliance, Risk, and Technology to deliver resilient operations. The role emphasizes transformation through automation, advanced analytics, and digital capabilities, with a focus on regulatory excellence, stakeholder

Qualifications

15+ years leadership experience in Sanctions, Financial Crimes, AML, Compliance Operations, or related fields.
Significant experience leading large-scale global operations within complex financial institutions.
Deep knowledge of global sanctions regulations (OFAC, UN, EU, UK, etc.).
Experience managing sanctions screening, investigations, interdiction processing, and related operations.
Strong knowledge of screening technologies, watchlist management, and case management platforms.
Proven track record leading transformation, automation, digitization and operational excellence initiatives.
Experience with AI, advanced analytics, and workflow technologies to improve risk outcomes.
Regulatory engagement and governance experience with regulators and auditors.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication for senior executives.
Demonstrated ability to lead in highly regulated, global, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead the global Sanctions Operations organization delivering operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strong client outcomes.
Define and execute the strategic vision for Sanctions Operations aligned with risk and regulatory objectives.
Drive transformation initiatives to improve effectiveness, scalability, resilience, and service quality.
Modernize operations through automation, AI, analytics, digitization, and workflow optimization.
Establish governance, metrics, and cross-functional partnerships to deliver enterprise objectives.
Maintain end-to-end accountability for sanctions screening, investigations, and related operations globally.
Ensure effective sanctions controls across payments, onboarding, and transaction flows.
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Legal, Audit to implement sanctions policies and standards.
Promote governance consistency and risk management practices across regions and businesses.
Lead and develop a global leadership team with a focus on accountability and talent development.