Trade And Working Capital Product Compliance Officer, Vice President

Trade and Working Capital Product Compliance Officer, Vice President

We're currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Trade and Working Capital Product Compliance Officer, Vice President based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we'll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

Serves as a function/business/product compliance risk officer for Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) responsible for assisting with internal strategies, policies, procedures, processes, and programs to prevent violations of law, rule, or regulation and design and deliver a risk management framework that maintains risk levels within the firm's risk appetite and protect the franchise. In addition, engages with the ICRM Product and Function coverage teams, in order to partner to develop and apply CRM program solutions that meet the function/business/product and customer needs in a manner consistent with the Citi program framework. Primary responsibilities include monitoring compliance risk behaviors and providing day-to-day Compliance advice relating to the supported function/business/product and guidance on function/business/product rules/laws and interpretation on internal policies and procedures Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the design, development, delivery and maintenance of best-in-class Compliance, programs, policies and practices for ICRM.
• Review and disposition Trade transactions that are escalated under these Case Types (Boycott clause, Export Controls and Military/Lethal concern
• Providing guidance on rules and regulations relating to Trade and Working Capital product, as well as, provide transactional approvals and interpretation of internal compliance policies.
• Assisting with regulatory inquiries and/or examinations. This may include coordination with regulators and other parties.
• Collaborating with other internal areas including: Legal, Business Management, Operations, Technology, Finance, other Control Functions, and In-Business Risk to address compliance issues which may impact the supported function/business/product.
• Supporting the function/business/product in performing timely compliance reviews of new products.
• Assisting in the development and administration of Compliance training for the supported function/business/product.
• Researching any new reform rules and rule changes and implementing policies, procedures or other controls necessary to comply with the rules.
• Additional duties as assigned
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Trade and Working Capital Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies
• Experience in interpreting regulations, providing guidance on US export control, Anti-boycott, and Dual use goods regulations
• Working knowledge of Letters of Credit, Bonds, Guarantee and Standby Letters of Credit with relevant practices e.g., UCP 600, ISP98 and URDG 758
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to both work collaboratively and independently; ability to navigate a complex organization
• Advanced analytical skills
• Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
• Excellent project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated knowledge in area of focus
• Relevant certifications desirable

Education:

• Bachelor's degree; experience in compliance, legal or other control-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization, or legal/consulting firm, or a combination thereof; strong working knowledge of function/business/product supported and the related operations and financial requirements; Advanced degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.