Financial Crimes - Issuer and Investor Services; Director

Overview

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.

Team/Role Overview

This is a critical and high-profile leadership position within the Issuer and Investor Services division. This first-line Risk & Controls role is responsible for supporting the Services businesses in managing and mitigating financial crime risks end-to-end on a global scale
, with a specific focus on ensuring proactive, effective, and sustainable financial crimes risk management. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive financial crimes strategy that integrates Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Fraud and Reputational Risk management.

Serving clients across 95 countries, Issuer and Investor Services provides integrated solutions for multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public sector organizations. This role requires a deep understanding of the global financial crime landscape, regulatory frameworks, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives to protect the firm's reputation and safeguard its assets. The position involves managing end-to-end processes that carry a high degree of reputational, regulatory, and compliance risk.

The Director will be tasked with leading and managing a small global team of financial crime professionals, driving a culture of accountability and effective risk management across the division. This is a hands-on role that provides guidance, ongoing support, and constructive challenge to business teams to ensure appropriate and effective controls are introduced and maintained. This leader will be held accountable for driving results, defining priorities and strategy, engaging through effective and clear communication, and leading and developing a best-in-class global team.

This position has authority and responsibility to negotiate and make independent decisions on issues/activities that have critical impact or influence on company risk management, regulatory engagement, or business operations.

What you’ll do