Global Sanctions Risk Leader, Wealth

Citi; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Director, Global Sanctions Risk & Controls, to lead the First Line of Defense sanctions risk management across Global Wealth and USCC. The role drives governance, strategy, and controls across geographies, products, and client segments, partnering with Compliance, Legal, IT, and enterprise functions to balance risk with growth.

The position requires 15+ years in sanctions or related fields, deep regulatory knowledge, and a track record influencing senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in sanctions, financial crimes, compliance, operational risk, or related disciplines within financial services.
• Significant experience supporting Wealth Management, Private Banking, Retail Banking, Mortgage, or Lending businesses.
• Deep knowledge of global sanctions regulations and frameworks (OFAC, UK/EU/UN, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the First Line of Defense sanctions risk management program across Global Wealth and USCC.
• Develop and execute a multi-year sanctions risk strategy aligned with Citi's risk appetite.
• Drive governance, standards, controls, and risk management across geographies, products and clients.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to assess sanctions implications of new products and initiatives.
• Oversee risk assessments, monitoring, and remediation of sanctions-related issues and regulatory commitments.

Skills

Sanctions risk management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Citi is seeking a Director, Global Sanctions Risk & Controls, to lead the First Line of Defense sanctions risk management across Global Wealth and USCC. The role drives governance, strategy, and controls across geographies, products, and client segments, partnering with Compliance, Legal, IT, and enterprise functions to balance risk with growth.

The position requires 15+ years in sanctions or related fields, deep regulatory knowledge, and a track record influencing senior leadership.