The Regional Payment Intermediary DDU Lead is a senior professional responsible for leading risk and compliance reviews of the Payment Intermediary (PI) client type in coordination with the broader Due Diligence Unit Team as well as other teams in the wider Global Enhanced Due Diligence (GEDD) Team. The overall objective of the position is to coordinate and complete timely and holistic qualitative reviews of the onboarding of these client types.The role is a senior role within the DDU reporting direct to the Regional DDU Lead (with a matrix reporting line to another regional lead) and managing a team of approximately 6-12 staff domiciled in different locations globally in EMEA and the Americas.**Responsibilities**:- Manage and develop a diverse AML team of staff across multiple locations- Ensure the timely and qualitative periodic review/onboarding PI client types within the CitiKYC system meeting appropriate MCA timelines- Ensure the timely and qualitative uplifts of Payment Intermediary Clients when directed by relevant compliance or governance teams. For example, a PI client may need uplift as will be moving from offering proprietary to third party flows through their account with Citi- Prepare & present weekly reports to the regional DDU Lead(s) for the status of Pi's within the region(s) responsible for.- Liaise closely with the business on all uplifting cases in order to manage expectations and prioritize effectively- Prepare case files for review where escalations necessary, and conduct and document all research and analysis- Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business. Root causes should then be learnt from to ensure greater performances month to month- 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.- Ensure appropriate capacity planning- Be the regional DDU point of contact for audit and regulatory queries as pertaining to Payment Intermediary Clients- Ensure constant learning and development for team members. Additionally, ensure monthly 1:1's at a minimum are completed and documented with each staff member- Build and sustain lasting relationships with other regional DDU Leads, Risk Evaluation Management (REM), Banking Capital Markets and Advisory (BCMA), Payment Intermediary Oversight Committee (PIOC), FCB/PI Compliance, Country AMLCO's and other relevant stakeholders- If there should be a need owing to leave or attrition, the PI regional lead should proactively complete PI KYC Records when there is a business need**Qualifications**:- Extensive KYC experience in Citi or similar Global Institution- Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Certification preferable- Previous supervisory experience- Efficient verbal and written communication skills- Experience using online search tools- Advanced English Required**Education**:- Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferredThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.- **Job Family Group**:Compliance and Control- **Job Family**:AML Execution- **Time Type**:Full time- Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.View the "**EEO is the Law**" poster. View the **EEO is the Law Supplement**.View the **EEO Policy Statement**.View the **Pay Transparency Posting
