Assistant Vice President, CRIU Manager, Japan AML Compliance

The CRIU Manager is an intermediate position responsible for performing risk and compliance reviews in coordination with the Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) team. The overall objective is to contribute to the growth and development of clerical teams, improve process efficiencies, and influence decisions. This role is expected to perform leadership tasks including performance evaluations, compensation, hiring, disciplinary tasks, and providing direction of daily tasks and responsibilities.

• Manage, lead and develop a diverse team of staff
• Conduct investigations of potentially suspicious and/or high risk clients
• Communicate regularly with various lines of business including the partners in operations, other analysts and management, regarding accounts currently under review
• Prepare case files for review and document all research and analysis
• Make recommendations to partners on next course of action – either relationship retention or termination and, when warranted, prepare STRs
• Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

• 5-8 years’ of experience in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) compliance
• 4+ years performing investigations of potentially suspicious and/or high risk accounts
• Previous supervisory experience (preferable)
• Knowledge of Anti‑Money Laundering (AML)
• Efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with the partners in multiple locations
• Ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Experience writing and preparing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in compliance with the Japan local laws and regulations
• Japanese language proficiency is mandatory. (writing and speaking)

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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