Sanctions Director - Head of Banking Client Risk Management & Advisory (Hybrid)

The Head of Client Risk Management & Advisory in Banking Sanctions is a senior Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) professional with subject matter expertise on Economic Sanctions that reports into Citi’s Banking Sanctions Head and focuses on identifying and managing sanctions risk in Citi’s Banking client base. The role is responsible for providing coverage of and advice regarding clients’ sanctions risk in the Banking business in line with the Global Program. This includes managing complex global issues, leading internal and external engagements, and defining sustainable solutions across Citi to respond to emerging risks, new material US Sanctions Laws, rules and regulations, and defining approach over large and complex global issues/trends. The role manages a global team responsible for the consistent implementation, execution and oversight of the sanctions compliance risk management framework, ensuring consistent global application of sanctions standards of client risk management across countries in which Citi has a physical or non-physical presence.

Responsibilities:

• Building awareness of client sanctions risks through a strong working relationship with key regional and global stakeholders, including management of multiple Line of Business, Functions, and Internal Audit.
• Interacting effectively with regulators, in coordinating with the Citi’s regulatory team.
• Understanding industry trends, emerging issues, and regulatory expectations, developing practical solutions to complex problems. Supporting regulatory examinations.
• Providing monitoring and oversight of Banking controls and execution around clients, ensuring identification, escalation, and remediation of control gaps in a timely way.
• Monitoring Banking’s compliance with requirements set forth by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) or other EU country equivalents, issuing Monitoring Reports where appropriate.
• Monitoring ICRM Banking Sanctions adherence to relevant policies and procedures related to execution of processes designed to implement the global sanctions program
• Partnering with stakeholders in implementing Sanctions-related regulatory change.
• Escalating relevant matters to management and drive implementation of agreed resolution strategy.
• Participating and presenting on Sanctions issues at Business Risk and Management committees, providing credible challenge, and advising Citi businesses on sanctions matters.
• Managing a dedicated team for the sanctions’ compliance review of clients and client activity as well as escalations of risks identified in KYC onboarding and renewal questionnaires.
• Managing the monitoring and specialized review of sanctions risks associated with specific clients, sectors, or geographies to advise the business on appropriate sanctions risk management measures.
• Managing a process for the review of sanctions-related enhanced due diligence as part of client onboarding, renewal, or episodic reviews.
• Executing other activities required by Citi’s Chief Sanctions Officer or the Banking Sanctions Head.

Qualifications:

• 10 years+ experience in the Financial Services Industry and/or government.
• Graduate degree, BS or concentration in Business Administration, Legal and/or Finance. MBA a plus.
• Sanctions SME with proven track record in managing sanctions programs in complex organizations.
• Leadership skills including ability to work effectively and drive results with a virtual global team.
• Experience managing diverse teams, and comfort navigating complex, matrixed organizations.
• Knowledge of the U.S. and/or European Union/UK regulatory environment.
• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging.
• Demonstrated ability to assess complex issues through root cause analysis and other analytical techniques, structure potential solutions, and drive to resolution with senior stakeholders
• Ability to influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level using sound judgment and successful execution, understanding how to operate effectively across diverse businesses.
• Strong data analytical skills supported by appropriate technical skills
• Comfortable acting as an agent for positive change with agility and flexibility
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. Strong presentation and relationship management skills are essential.
• Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charism