The AML Compliance Officer will join the AML Risk Insights and Strategic Control Enhancements team and support the Strategic Control Enhancements function. The successful candidate will be a strategic professional who stays abreast of industry trends and developments within AML and contributes to the program directional strategy by considering their application in tasks owned and the objective of initiatives being supported by the team. They will have a good understanding of an AML Program, general controls and processes that work to manage and mitigate AML risk. They will possess communication and diplomacy skills which are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues across AML, ICRM, and Stakeholders within the first line. The individual will have experience supporting complex deliverables that have significant impact.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and design documents such as procedures, methodology documentation, and presentations that support the various team tasks and initiatives.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the AML Program and broader ICRM team as well as Business stakeholders as appropriate for the ongoing initiative or task.
• Partner with the Risk Insights function within the broader team to collaborate on initiatives, raise data related requests and identify, analyze and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
• Partner with External Engagement within the broader team to collaborate on proactive program enhancement opportunities tied to anticipated rules, gathering relevant insights to support advocacy efforts or drafting of industry guidance.
• Analyze and proactively identify risks and new AML concerns. Review recent news and public/private sector white papers.
• Gather information on emerging risks and work collaboratively to analyze and review exposure to Citi.
• Review relevant AML Policy and Standards as well as function specific procedures, trainings, and other documentation to evaluate and assess existing requirements and controls to support strategic enhancements related initiatives and tasks.
• Provide written and verbal updates to stakeholders and Management on ongoing initiatives and tasks.
• Support External Engagement initiatives as required.
• Carry out tasks associated with owning cross functional initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 6 years prior work experience in a financial institution with job specific work experience in AML.
• Prior experience in drafting documents, driving process improvements, executing change management concepts.
• Familiarity with AML laws and regulations, AML program design.
• Strong Share Point, Microsoft Applications Experience: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Risk Management background.

Education:

• Bachelors (4 Year University) Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• AML Certification (ACAMS) a plus and preferred.

This 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

Job Family:

AML Risk Management:

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Getzville New York United States:

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$92,000.00 - $138,000.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

Other Relevant Skills

AML Policies, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Anti Money Laundering Law, Communication, Emerging Risks, Planning and Organizing, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Reporting.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Jan 22, 2026
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