Assistant Vice President, TTS Sanctions Operations

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Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) is a market leading, award-winning provider of cash management, cards and trade solutions to financial institutions, public sector and corporate clients around the world. With a global network spanning 90+ countries, we are uniquely qualified to service clients with local and cross-border interests and provide integrated reporting and management. TTS is a highly innovative organization with a strong digital agenda; new products and services are continuously being developed to meet our clients rapidly evolving treasury requirements and unlock new opportunities for growth. The TTS Sanctions Operations function supports sanctions processes globally across Citi's TTS business.

We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Assistant Vice President, Sanctions Operations. 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.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

In this role, you're expected to:

Sanction Screening Hub is a specialized unit providing sanction control services. CSIPL HUB was created in 2020- since then list of types of services and the scope of countries have been expanded. Ultimately, the team will provide services for most countries in APAC & cross supporting EMEA & NAM region. CSIPL Sanction Utility Hub place special emphasis on providing the highest quality services combined with timely performance, while ensuring that operational activities are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Global Sanctions Policy. At the same time, it is extremely important for us that each member of the team can also focus on individual development in a comfortable work environment.

Key tasks performed on the position:

• Supporting site / unit head with daily duties.
• Leading /Managing Sanctions Ops Team (24/7)
• Running projects related to CSIPL Hub / Sanctions.
• Achieving & exceeding KPIs for the unit.
• Working with KPIs to address gaps, and rooms for improvement.
• Ensure a robust risk and control framework; work closely with Risk & Control and ICRM Sanctions partners to ensure management self-assessments, corrective action plans, and other Risk and Control deliverables are completed on time.
• Represent TTS Sanctions Operations on critical sanctions matters as required. Serve as liaison with Internal Audit, and Compliance Assurance Teams on critical Compliance issues and oversee the implementation of related remediation.
• Collaborate with internal functions including ICRM Sanctions, Control Functions, and In-Business Risk to address compliance issues which may impact TTS business, products and procedures and ensures learnings are deeply embedded across Operations teams.
• Work with TTS Product and Client Service Teams to ensure client escalations are addressed timely and such instances are minimized over time.
• Handling regular global communication with business partners.
• Proactive identification of process related risks and leadership in addressing them.
• Overseeing the process. Operate in a fast-paced environment that requires management, monitoring of work queues, either directly or through others to ensures available volumes are processed within TAT and cut-offs.
• Ensure timely and accurate daily execution.
• Identify, develop and retain key talent on behalf of the overall business.
• Act as the senior management sanction contact point.
• Actively support local and regional sanctions projects and initiatives.
• Initiate and promote productivity, quality, automation and efficiency projects.
• Drive Standardizations, Unlock Operational Efficiency
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and expertise in the Sanctions regulatory environment.
• Timely reporting of all control requirements.
• Ensure adherences to all global policies.
• Manage staff performance and drive continuous improvement of quality of processes and productivity.
• Lead and drive employee engagement and career development of teams.

As a successful candidate, you'd ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• Bachelor's/University / Post-Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous relevant Sanctions experience (equal to or more than 10 years) required.
• Fundamental comprehension of financial industry regulations.
• Effective communication, written and analytical skills.
• People management & development experience
• AI Knowledge (preferred but not mandatory)
• Experience in project management or process management
• Experience in global environment working
• Ability to make decisions under time pressure and in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of Sanctions, Screening, Red-Flags review, OFAC review, PEP reviews, Transformations related to Sanctions process.
• Experience in the Financial Crime Compliance / Anti-Money Laundering / AML / Compliance / KYC / Sanctions sector will be an asset.
• Ability to communicate with all associates in a professional manner.
• An attitude towards providing the best services for the customer.
• Flexibility regarding working hours and working days (including week-ends)
• Domain related certification(s), if available.

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.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Cash Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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