Compliance Sanctions Senior Officer

<p><span><b>Location</b>: Warsaw, Citi Solutions Center at Grzybowska 60</span></p><p></p><p>Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a leading financial institution? Then bring your skills and experience to Citi’s <span>Independent Compliance Risk Management </span>(ICRM) Team.</p><p>By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.</p><p></p><p><b><u>Team/Role Overview:</u></b></p><p></p><p>The successful Candidate will serve as a senior compliance risk officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) responsible for establishing internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes related to monitoring and fostering awareness of sanctions regulatory requirements that Citi must comply with.</p><p>This is a<b> client/business facing role, </b>so strong <span>communication/interpersonal</span> skills are required.</p><p></p><p><b><u>What you'll do:</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Working collaboratively with the team to provide advice to business with respect to applicability of policies and implementation of the economic sanctions program and regulatory changes.</p></li><li><p>Analyzing data, preparing and presenting regional and global reports related to sanctions risk assessments, and monitoring of sanctions related issues and escalations with senior management and global partners.</p></li><li><p>Providing input on new business initiatives, new products, and advise on complex transactions.</p></li><li><p>Partnering with functional partners, as applicable, to ensure potential risks are appropriately vetted and addressed. Identifying and escalating to the Chief Sanctions Officer material risks and significant instances of not adherence to the Framework by accountable front line units.</p></li><li><p>Monitoring adherence to Citi’s Global Sanctions Policy and relevant procedures; staying current on key Sanctions regulatory changes, key enforcement actions and related industry trends.</p></li><li><p>Overseeing adherence to procedures and processes, to ensure compliance with policies ensuring that front line units meet required standards. Promoting global consistency of Sanctions ICRM practices and policies – within the line of business as well as cross-sector.</p></li><li><p>Interacting with Management to raise awareness of Sanctions trends, emerging issues, remedial actions or enhancements to the program. Assessing the impact of issues/violations (legal/regulatory, policy, reputational, etc.) and dimensions control process gaps to help management define disciplinary and corrective actions, as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Participating in and managing, as appropriate, various internal assurance processes, e.g. Regional Enterprise wide and Horizontal risk assessments, self-assessment, internal audit or compliance assurance reviews. Supporting efforts in connection Internal Audit and functional regulators in Program exams and evaluations; tracking and challenging remedial actions from the front line units.</p></li><li><p>Drafting and editing sanctions-related reference materials; supporting the various electronic record-keeping logs for sanctions licenses, voluntary disclosures; subpoenas etc.; participating in sanctions training programs.</p></li><li><p>Appropriately assessing risk when business decisions are made.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What we'll need from you:</u></b></p><ul><li><p>At least 6-7 years of relevant experience</p></li><li><p>Expertise of AML and Sanctions regulations, risks and typologies</p></li><li><p><b>EU/UK Sanctions </b>experience would be a great asset</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies</p></li><li><p>Must be a self-starter, flexible, adaptive and willing to learn.</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization; Strong written and verbal communication</p></li><li><p>Ability to work independently and to navigate a complex organization</p></li><li><p>Advanced analytical skills</p></li><li><p>Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time</p></li><li><p>Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Education:</u></b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor’s degree; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; Experience in area of focus; Advanced degree preferred</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What we can offer you:</u></b></p><p></p><p>By joining Citi Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (<b>2 days working at home per week</b>), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole