The NAM AML Advisory Head for MSS is a leadership position in AML Advisory, responsible for managing the AML compliance function for Citi’s MSS business in the U.S. and coordinating with the Canada compliance team. The NAM MSS Advisory Head will also help advance global program goals by serving as a subject matter expert (SME) available to provide guidance to other regions and driving select global initiatives as needed. The successful candidate will manage a team of U.S.-based AML advisory personnel and be required to:
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• Manage team of compliance professionals and maintain network of regional AMLCOs
• Manage relationships with and provide guidance to AML functional units that help support the MSS program (e.g. Financial Intelligence Unit, AML Monitoring, and Project Management)
•Work collaboratively with the business, Operations, IT and other strategic partners to design effective AML protocols
• Provide compliance advice to the business on an ongoing basis with respect to applicability of policies, resolution of potential red flags or other client/transaction-related compliance escalations
• Advise on new Business initiatives, new products, business acquisitions, and client-related matters
• Participate in and manage or coordinate, as appropriate, various internal assurance processes, e.g. Regional Enterprise wide and Horizontal risk assessments, self-assessment, internal audit or compliance testing review
• Participate in various business and compliance governance and oversight forums as required
• Liaise with banking and securities regulators during exams and other inquiries
• Develop and execute product specific AML training, as required
Qualifications
• Bachelor degree from a 4 year college
• Have 10-15 years of experience in financial services, with experience in brokerage activities
• Possess a strong understanding of AML requirements applicable to banks and broker dealers
• Possess strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to develop and manage a team of compliance professionals
• Possess strong organizational skills and be able to drive program change
• Work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other advisory and functional units and be able to navigate a complex organization
• Have strong interpersonal and both oral/written communications skills, and be able interact effectively with senior management
• Have experience in managing regulatory exams and relationships with examiners, auditors, etc.
• Have a general awareness of regulatory requirements including local and U.S. laws, international standards, industry standards and best practices.

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