VP, Global Financial Crimes Investigations & Intelligence

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi , you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism. Shape your Career with Citi 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 VP, Global Financial Crimes Investigations & Intelligence - Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Compliance AML Risk Mgmt Officer - C13) based in Changi Business Park, Singapore. 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: POSITION SUMMARY: The GFCII Analyst is responsible for reviewing high risk customer cases, reviewing the account relationships and related parties holistically to capture global and cross sector presence, conducting research, documenting the investigations and providing initial recommendations and dispositions of a Global Enterprise-Wide Customer Relationship. The GFCII conducts AML investigations that involve clients with accounts in more than one jurisdiction, a substantial multi-jurisdictional nexus, or involve complex transactional and client account patterns. These AML proactive investigations are generated from sources such as reviews of the highest risk clients, ad-hoc searches, Business Compliance or Business referrals, AML Legal referrals, TRP referrals, product-specific developments, industry trends, and referrals from external sources (e.g., law enforcement, regulators, etc.) The Analysts are responsible for reviewing the customer cases, reviewing associated investigations, conducting research, documenting the investigations, and providing initial recommendations and supporting documentation. The Analysts consult with the Senior Analysts during the review process for guidance. In this role, you’re expected to: Independently conduct searches, gather data and record evidence from Citi internal systems, the internet and commercial databases Independently assess and analyze research results and conduct complex data analysis applying background knowledge and experience Conduct enhanced due diligence investigations in support of policies and procedures Conduct investigation using global standard policies, procedures and tools, aimed at meeting internal and external regulatory requirements Determine investigative and data analytics approach, use sound decision-making and discretion in making independent decisions that mitigate corporate risk at each decision point throughout the investigation Follow up with additional Point(s) of Contact (POC) as needed to identify additional information in support of the case Compile supporting documentation and data including media and transaction including documenting review findings for Compliance and Business management review Write and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and recommend relationship retention or termination As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure: Four Year College Degree or equivalent experience Post Graduate Degree is a plus Five plus years experience in reviewing customer transactions for potentially suspicious activity and performing AML related investigations Five plus years experience in reviewing and approving Know Your Customer (KYC) files for complex banking products, performing analysis of customer information/transactions, conducting customer reviews and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), The USA Patriot Act, OFAC, FinCEN requirements, and SAR requirements Excellent research skills, including experience with online research tools Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook) Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills Able to multitask and complete projects in a timely fashion Strong organizational and time management skills Self-starter with strong ability to work independently Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus Conduct complex data and financial analysis using data analytical techniques Advanced proficiency in conducting complex financial and data analysis using MS Access, MS Excel, Power BI or other data and financial analysis tools. Experience in complex financial or data analysis in a consulting firm, forensic accounting firm, or a fraud management/investigation environment in financial services. ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family Group: Compliance and Control ------------------------------------------------------ Job Family: AML Compliance & Risk Mgmt ------------------------------------------------------ Time Type: Full time ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. 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