Head of Financial Crimes Risk – Services Frameworks

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Parental Leave

Discounts

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Citi Belfast is seeking a Senior Vice President for Services Financial Crimes Risk to lead first-line risk management across AML, sanctions, and fraud controls. The role collaborates with global teams to ensure robust, compliant controls while supporting commercial priorities in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in financial crime risk management, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of driving change in a global financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/University degree required; master’s degree desirable.
• Financial Crime certification preferred (ICA, ACAMS, ACSS etc.).
• Strong experience in Financial Services with focus on AML/Sanctions/Fraud Compliance or Risk & Controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial crimes compliance/risk management subject matter expertise to the Services businesses to ensure the design and implementation of a coherent and effective control environment.
• Assess existing MCA control framework, identify potential compliance gaps and advise on new controls.
• Drive execution ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations and effectiveness of the control environment.
• Create & maintain a robust partnership with the business heads, operations, technology and the second line of defense.
• Prepare and provide regular updates to senior management and governance committees on control issues and enhancements.

Skills

Communications

Team management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

Citi Belfast is seeking a Senior Vice President for Services Financial Crimes Risk to lead first-line risk management across AML, sanctions, and fraud controls. The role collaborates with global teams to ensure robust, compliant controls while supporting commercial priorities in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in financial crime risk management, strong stakeholder engagement, and a track record of driving change in a global financial services setting.