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Citi · 1 day ago

Services Risk & Controls Director for Digital Assets

New York New York United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $300K/yr

Citi is a global bank serving clients in 95 countries, and they are seeking a Services Risk & Controls Director for Digital Assets. This role is responsible for managing and mitigating financial crime, regulatory, and reputational risks within the Services business, ensuring an effective control infrastructure and compliance with applicable regulations.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Understand business-owned products, services, as well as corresponding financial crimes-related controls, and processes (e.g., customer, relationship, and transactional screening)

Provide financial crimes & regulatory compliance/risk management subject matter expertise to the Services businesses to ensure the design and implementation of a coherent and effective control environment

Support design and ongoing adaptations of the control framework to ensure effective and robust risk management

Drive execution ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Ensure adequate mapping of risk and processes and clear control ownership

Create & maintain a robust partnership with the business heads, operations, technology and the second line of defense

Escalate, assist management and reporting of control issues

Drive a consistent and holistic approach to Financial Crimes, Reputational and Regulatory risk management across Services Digital Assets

Ensure early engagement on new business initiatives to provide timely support of commercial priorities and full adherence to global and regional risk management policies and procedures

Conduct reviews of control processes and procedures to ensure that both controls and processes are in keeping with policy and business expectations

Assure that controls have been implemented consistently, with appropriate supporting documentation

Maintain and expand current knowledge and understanding of product innovation, client needs and of changing regulatory requirements to continuously assess impact and changes needed to existing control environment

Serve as an escalation point for issues or emerging from Services Operations, and Technology

Maintain oversight through review of metrics, monitoring of activity, and tracking of corrective action plans

Prepare and provide regular updates to senior management and various governance committees on control issues and/or enhancements

Work with other Control and in-business risk teams to ensure a consistent holistic approach to risk management

Ensure robust and adequate reporting to senior management

Help identify opportunities for streamlining processes and implement efficiencies that will lead to enhanced client experience

Support the timely response to regulatory inquiries

Qualification

Financial Crime ComplianceRisk ManagementDigital Assets KnowledgeBlockchain TechnologyProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Significant experience in financial crime/regulatory compliance or risk management in both a bank and VASPs

Strong professional experience in Financial Services, in Financial Crime and/or Compliance or Business/Product Operations and/or Risk & Controls with focus on Digital Assets

Knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology and digital assets (i.e. stablecoins, cryptocurrencies) and related financial crime risks

Understanding of Global Crypto Regulations and VASP Licensing & Compliance requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills

Able to work independently and deliver according to strict timelines and quality standards

Demonstrated ability and confidence to challenge business management, escalate issues and press for change

Good oral and written communications skills; must be articulate and persuasive with the judgement and authority to provide insightful commentary to senior stakeholders

Able to drive change to business practices by working effectively across a global organization

Self-starting with the ability to multitask and prioritize

Proven people and team management skills

Project management and change capabilities are essential

Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Demonstrated analytical skills with follow-up and problem-solving capability

Ability to analyses a process and recommend ways to improve quality, controls, and efficiency

Bachelor's/University degree

Preferred

Financial Crime certification preferred (ACAMS, ACSS etc.)

Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k)

Life, accident, and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

Company

Citi

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Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Founded in 1812

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citi.com

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