Compliance Sanctions Director

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland 02623 Citibank Europe plc Full time

This position is classified as a Controlled Function, following the guidelines set by the Central Bank of Ireland Reform Act 2010, Principal Regulations 2011, and subsequent amendments. It plays a crucial role as a senior compliance risk manager within Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM). The main responsibility is to establish internal strategies, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with sanctions regulations that Citi must adhere to. This includes evaluating sanctions risk exposure, supervising the quality of sanctions control processes, and setting global standards to manage and mitigate sanctions risks to safeguard the franchise. Moreover, the role involves supporting the identification of potential sanctions breaches across the organization and collaborating with Business and Compliance contacts to ensure consistent application of relevant global standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain top-notch Sanctions Compliance policies and practices to identify key risks and monitor their mitigation through a control framework. Ensure regular reviews are conducted across entities to verify the effectiveness of controls. Serve as an expert on Economic Sanctions, overseeing the bank's risk activities.
  • Lead specialized teams of Compliance professionals responsible for Program activities. Recruit and retain talent, determine staffing levels, and establish talent management processes and performance programs.
  • Provide oversight on assessing complex transactions, structuring solutions, and resolving issues with other senior stakeholders. Advise businesses on new initiatives, products, acquisitions, and client matters regarding policy applicability and compliance.
  • Act as the primary liaison for US and foreign regulators and internal audit staff on Sanctions matters. Review and approve relevant regulatory correspondence and documentation.
  • Ensure adherence to Citi's Global Sanctions Policy and stay updated on regulatory changes and enforcement actions. Identify and escalate material risks to the Chief Sanctions Officer.
  • Collaborate with Senior Management to address Sanctions trends, issues, and program enhancements. Prepare materials for board and management committees.
  • Participate in internal assurance processes, risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Assess risks in business decisions considering the firm's reputation. Ensure compliance with laws and regulations, ethical behavior, and transparent reporting of control issues.

Qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge of AML and Sanctions regulations
  • Experience in implementing Sanctions technology
  • Experience in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners
  • Awareness of local and US laws, international standards
  • Motivated, detail-oriented, team player
  • Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with senior leaders
  • Expertise in Compliance laws, rules, and controls
  • Ability to analyze complex issues, provide solutions, and work with stakeholders
  • Experience with internal and external control functions and regulators
  • Track record of managing competing priorities
  • Comfortable leading diverse teams and navigating complex organizations
  • Negotiation skills and proactive communication

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree; experience in compliance, legal, or control-related functions in financial services or regulatory organizations; Advanced degree a plus

This role involves leading a sanctions compliance team for the Trade Solutions business globally. Key requirements include knowledge of sanctions regulations, trade products, associated risks, and emerging trends in sanctions operations. The ability to oversee sanctions risk in a high-risk environment is essential.

Job Family Group: Compliance and Control

Job Family: Sanctions

Time Type: Full time

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Citigroup Inc. welcomes all qualified applicants to explore career opportunities.



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