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Citi’s Global Legal Affairs and Compliance (GLAC) empowers and protects Citi by providing legal, compliance, investigative, and security services to our firm.  We manage compliance risk, provide legal analysis and advice, protect Citi’s people and businesses, advocate for legal and regulatory outcomes that benefit our firm and our clients, and ultimately promote behavior that is consistent with Citi’s mission and culture.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Assistant Vice President, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Risk Management Officer (Internal Job Title: AML Compliance Senior Analyst - C12) based in Sydney, Australia. 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:

• We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.
• We empower our employees to manage their financial well-being and help them plan for the future.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life, including generous paid time off packages.

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role set within the Australia and New Zealand AML Compliance team reporting to the AML Compliance Officer of Citi Australia and New Zealand. Specialist in AML Transaction Monitoring Program and Investigations, Team leader to the AU/NZ Customer Risk Investigations Unit (CRIU), Regulatory Reporting (PTR, IFTI, SAR/SMR); CRIU Training; Manage AML Name Screening/AML Law Enforcement requests and supports the AMLCO in ensuring appropriate oversight of the offshore teams who support AML activities.

Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within the AML discipline. Requires in-depth understanding of Know Your Customer obligations and strong understanding of the controls assessment process. The role collectively integrates and works with the broader compliance function and teams and contributes to the objectives of the AML and Compliance function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Work and performance of all teams within AML, compliance and the business are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Enhance and implement of best -in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.
• Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.
• Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements
• Be able to manage and handle high volume cases and reporting suspicious matters and activities to regulator and ensure the CRIU AU/NZ team continue to adhere to SLAs.
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and /or other team members on AML matters, including but not limited to, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting and CRIU investigation.
• Identify and escalate unusual activity or cases that fail to meet Citi and line of business guidelines to appropriate management or business partners. Advise management on next steps.
• Create, develop and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

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

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years relevant experience
• AML Certification
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Advanced analytical skills
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, The Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act, United States Treasury AML guidelines, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements
• Proficient in Excel and Word – ability to learn multiple system applications quickly

Education:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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.

Take the next step in your career, apply for this role at Citi today

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This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Compliance

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Job Family:

AML Core

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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