Global Head of Sanctions Operations & NAM Payments Operations, MD
Core
Senior leadership role providing global accountability for Sanctions Operations and senior leadership for North America Payments Operations, ensuring safe, resilient, and efficient execution of critical U.S. and Canadian payment and settlement activities.
Role type
Managing Director, Global Head of Sanctions Operations & NAM Payments Operations
Builds
Global sanctions control environment and resilient payments infrastructure for Citi
Domain
Banking, Payments, Sanctions Compliance, Financial Crime
Required skills
Global operations leadership, Sanctions screening and investigations, Payments operations management, Risk management, Regulatory compliance, Strategic transformation, Automation and AI adoption, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Experience with Fedwire, CHIPS, FedACH, RTP, FedNow, Lynx, ACSS, SWIFT ISO 20022, Financial crime compliance, Operational resilience
Technologies
Fedwire, CHIPS, FedACH, RTP, FedNow, Lynx, ACSS, SWIFT ISO 20022, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics
Responsibilities
Lead global Sanctions Operations organization and NAM Payments Operations; Define and execute strategic vision for both areas; Drive transformation initiatives involving automation and AI; Maintain end-to-end accountability for sanctions screening and investigations; Provide leadership oversight of U.S. and Canadian clearing and settlement activities; Partner with Technology, Compliance, Risk, and Legal to ensure operational excellence and regulatory readiness.
Seniority
Managing Director, Senior Leadership