Compliance AML Officer (Payment Intermediaries and Digital Payments)

We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as a Compliance AML Officer (Payment Intermediaries and Digital Payments) based in Belfast. 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., The Compliance AML Officer is a key role responsible for identifying AML risks in the Payment Intermediaries and Digital Payments business, working to establish internal procedures, processes, and controls to prevent and detect money laundering, and assist in all matters concerning financial crimes in coordination with the broader AML team. This role will also work with First and Second line partners to identify and mitigate AML risks related to Citi's fintech and digital clients. What you'll do:

• Providing day-to-day AML risk assessment and oversight for Payment Intermediaries products and high-risk client segments
• Collaborate with the team to provide advice to business with respect to applicability of policies and implementation of AML program and regulatory changes.
• Provide input/advice/assess on business initiatives, new products, and complex transactions.
• Supervise and participate in internal assurance processes such as Enterprise-Wide AML Risk Assessment, Compliance Testing, and Internal Audit
• Promote global consistency of AML Compliance Risk Management practices and policies within business line and cross-sector.
• Analyze data, prepare, and present regional/global reports related to AML risk assessments, and monitor AML related issues and escalations. Develop and implement AML Compliance standards and policies.
• Lead enhanced due diligence reviews of existing clients, including compliance-to-compliance calls or site visits.
• Provision of guidance to Payment Intermediary Oversight Committee (PIOC) on AML controls and specific risk factors of existing and future clients, providing recommendations on how to mitigate any issues including follow-up conversations with clients.
• Developing new and updating AML standards, programs, guidelines, procedures, and related documents assuring, as appropriate, that AML compliance risks are adequately identified, assessed and controlled.
• EMEA cluster support for internal and external exams and audits related to the Payment Intermediary program.
• Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  
  Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi's Independent Compliance Risk Management department., Proven years of related experience in Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Banking or control-related function in the financial service industry.
• Must have a strong understanding of AML risks and typologies, especially related to digital payments and fintech.
• Sophisticated understanding of digital payments products and business models
• Effective communication, both written and oral, is crucial to successful job performance.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are also necessary.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements
What we can offer you: This role offers the opportunity to further develop your existing data governance skills in a fast-paced environment. As part of a small team, you would gain in-depth experience of a number of data governance disciplines, working with global stakeholders.

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.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.