Citi · 19 hours ago
Regulatory Strategy & Policy, SVP AML and Sanctions Policy Lead
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $233K/yr
10+ years expCiti is a leading global bank that is seeking a Senior Vice President for their Regulatory Strategy & Policy team. This role focuses on guiding Citi's regulatory policy advocacy efforts related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and sanctions, involving collaboration with senior management and regulatory bodies to develop effective strategic approaches.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Guide and strategically contribute to the analysis of complex AML and sanctions-related policy issues and proposals, fostering engagement with internal subject matter experts across Citi's five businesses through various advocacy forums
Proactively monitor, analyze, and report on significant U.S. and international AML and sanctions developments, evaluating their broad impact on Citi's businesses and the financial industry, and supporting the resolution of complex issues that arise from these developments
Contribute to and direct the development of comprehensive regulatory strategy and advocacy briefing materials for senior management, including the drafting of impactful policy issue summaries and strategic talking points
Oversee and facilitate the preparation of all reports, internal communications, and presentations related to regulatory advocacy, ensuring clear and compelling synthesis of new proposals and final standards for diverse senior audiences
Develop and strategically manage robust relationships with critical internal and external stakeholders, offering guidance and influencing discussions on policy developments, advocacy strategy, and promoting adherence to global AML and sanctions standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience, with at least 5 years demonstrably contributing to and shaping complex AML and/or sanctions-related regulatory policy development and advocacy efforts, or in a senior regulatory role within a government agency (e.g., U.S. Treasury, OFAC, FinCEN, HMT, OFSI)
Subject matter expertise and thought leadership in AML and financial sanctions frameworks, coupled with a deep, strategic understanding of Citi's global products and services
Comprehensive and informed understanding of banking regulatory, AML, KYC, and sanctions obligations for global systematically important banks, with the ability to interpret and apply these standards to complex business scenarios
Proven understanding and ability to influence the current regulatory policy agendas of key U.S. and international standard setters (e.g., U.S. Treasury, FinCEN, OFAC, FATF), with demonstrated experience in navigating and contributing to their regulatory and policy development processes
Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate highly complex issues concisely and persuasively to diverse senior internal and external stakeholders, and to facilitate constructive dialogue effectively
Strong critical thinking and strategic judgment, capable of anticipating future policy trends and developing proactive responses
Proactive, results-oriented leader demonstrating outstanding initiative, creativity, adaptability, and resourcefulness to effectively manage multiple, competing, and high-priority regulatory initiatives
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously in a complex environment while fostering collaborative efforts across internal and external teams to achieve strategic objectives and deliver exemplary work products under tight deadlines
Bachelor's or University degree
Preferred
Strategic awareness and practical experience in the digital assets ecosystem, including a sophisticated understanding of emerging technologies and techniques to combat illicit finance, is highly desirable
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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