VP, GFCII Intelligence Officer (Cyber Crime & Cryptocurrency)
The Compl AML Core Officer is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, enhance and implement best -in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.
- Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.
- Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements.
- Evaluate and respond to escalated matters; further escalate unusual activity as needed. Advise senior management on next steps.
- Create, develop and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
Qualifications:
- 6-10 years relevant experience
- AML Certification
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and detail oriented
- Advanced analytical skills Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
- Proficient in Excel and Word – ability to learn multiple system applications quickly
Education:
- Bachelors (4 Year University) Degree or equivalent experience required
- Masters Degree preferred
Role & ResponsibilitiesThe Global Financial Crimes Investigations and Intelligence unit's expanded mission (e.g., Cyber Crime, AB&C, Sanctions, AML, Fraud, Cryptocurrency), will include an integrated Cyber Crime/Data Intelligence Function. This will require a synchronized operational approach across the Financial Crimes umbrella.Requirements of this position will include the ability to conduct investigations to detect cyber-enabled financial crime on Citi's clients within the framework of Global Financial Crime Investigation and Intelligence (GFCII). The Senior Analyst will assess and investigate referrals by leveraging a variety of unconnected data sources both to deconflict with internal partners and identify risks to Citi around cyber-enabled financial crime, inclusive of complex fraud, money laundering, potential terrorist financing and the misuse of cryptocurrency. The work of the team will inform internal stakeholders of current threats, emerging trends, connected networks, threat actor tactics, and other anomalous activity to enable a corporate response to mitigate cyber-enabled financial crime. In addition to executing BAU work within the GFCII's portfolio, this role may require to work high priority cases in collaboration with member 314(b) financial institutions.Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct complex and deep dive investigations of sophisticated financial crimes
- Deliver concise written assessments that detail risks associated with cyber-enabled financial crime
- Leverage a suite of manual and automated tools and techniques to gather data and conduct complex money laundering and terrorist financing investigations
- Work with cross-functional teams across the globe for collaboration on risks and investigations
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained during the investigations process
- Take on ad hoc projects/assignments related to investigations as necessary
- Play a critical Global Coordination role by continuously engaging with the regional teams to ensure a timely case progression, disposition, escalation, closure, and feedback.
- Spearhead strategic initiatives on process restructuring and/or productivity enhancements by engaging with internal and external stakeholders globally.
- Responsible to lead and/or respond to high priority matters involving significant events/negative news initiated by AML Legal, Law Enforcement and Senior Management and above.
- Assist their Team Leads by providing day-to-day supervision, oversight, and guidance to their respective group in the absence of, or at the direction of their Team Lead.
- Act as a mentor to more junior team members globally and ensure a consistent understanding of GFCII's policies and procedures and strategic direction.
Education & Experience:
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in (or a combination of): Fraud, Cyber Crime, Financial Crimes, Anti-Money Laundering, Intelligence Analysis, Digital Crime and/or Cyber Threat Intelligence or Financial Risk Management
- Ability to perform deep investigations through gathering information from multiple sources, including strong use of commercial databases, internet and non-digitized, deep and dark web, financial criminal forums, social media, etc.
- Excellent oral and written communication, along with data presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of the consumer financial services industry, threat landscape, cyber security operations and practices, and performance implications of policy or strategy actions a plus
- Intermediate or advanced knowledge of cybercrime, money laundering, fraud, and cyber security disciplines (such as threat intelligence and threat hunting methodologies)
- Knowledge and/or experience in conducting investigations of financial crime related to cryptocurrencies. Experience using Blockchain forensic tools (e.g., CipherTrace, Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic)
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-task, high volume environment
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible in responding to deadlines and workflow fluctuations
- Ability to deal with high level of ambiguity
Preferred Experience:
- Working knowledge of SQL, Teradata, and other RDBMS tools
- Knowledge of manipulating unstructured data using SAS/Python/R
- Knowledge and/or experience in using ThreatMetrix, iOvation, Biocatch
- Knowledge and/or experience in using a range Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques, tools, and tradecraft
- Prior experience in developing dynamic dashboards using visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
- Experience in utilizing visualization and link analysis software applications, such as i2 Analyst Notebook (ANB), IBM Enterprise Insight Analysis (EIA), and/or Maltego
- Experience working in operational environments where multiple competing items must be prioritized and delivered daily
- Experience in preparing suspicious activity reports (SARs)
- Experience in roles requiring excellent standards of written and verbal communication
- Industry certifications, such as; CFE, CAMS, CFCS, CRC, CCI, CTCE, GFACT, GSEC, Sec+
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Job Family Group:
Compliance and Control-------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
AML Core------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location:
New Castle Delaware United States------------------------------------------------------
Primary Location Salary Range:
$121,560.00 - $182,340.00------------------------------------------------------
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