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KYC Operations Site Head - Director

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Posted 21 days ago

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The KYC Operations Site Head - Director is a senior management-level role responsible for AML monitoring, governance, oversight, and regulatory reporting services in coordination with Compliance and the Control teams. The objective is to drive the development and management of Citi's internal KYC program. The role leads the design and implementation of global operational capacity and productivity frameworks for end-to-end KYC processes, sets productivity targets, and leads cross-functional initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk controls.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Chennai
Country
India

Full Job Description

KYC Operations Site Head - Director

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Job Req Id:
26946194
Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Mar. 13, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

The KYC Operations Senior Group Mgr a senior management-level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department to provide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting services in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to drive the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of global operational capacity and productivity framework to ensure an effective and sustainable end-to-end KYC process across the KYC Business Support Unit (BSU) and ensure global compliance with KYC standards
  • Develop, manage, and continuously optimize productivity strategies in accordance with global standards and partner with business and Compliance to ensure throughput is accurately reflected
  • Work with global operational teams to set productivity targets at a global, regional, hub, satellite, team lead and individual level
  • Adapt to changes in KYC client population, regulatory commitments, internal compliance commitments, etc., as appropriate
  • Lead impact analysis assessment sessions related to technology change requirements, operational procedures and processes, Citi external clients, Business Risk and Controls, etc.
  • Ensure adequate capacity planning/workload prioritization across Regional BSU Hubs and Satellites relative to identified targets, SLAs and Regulatory commitments and participate in management forums for establishing vision and setting management strategy relating to the KYC Program
  • Lead AML KYC projects and transformation programs that improve operational productivity, manage critical project activities, inter-dependencies, risk components, progress communication, coordination, and collaboration across teams / KYC commitments
  • Directly engage global Core functions (e.g., Re-Engineering, Business Solutions and Support, Controls and the Business Management Office) during CitiKYC, process improvement projects, CitiKYC system releases and preparation of management reporting material
  • 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Experience in people management

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

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Job Family:

Business KYC

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Time Type:

Full time

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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.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citis EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

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KYC Operations Site Head - Director

Compensation

Not specified

City: Chennai

Country: India

Citi logo
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

21 days ago

No clicks

at Citi

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

The KYC Operations Site Head - Director is a senior management-level role responsible for AML monitoring, governance, oversight, and regulatory reporting services in coordination with Compliance and the Control teams. The objective is to drive the development and management of Citi's internal KYC program. The role leads the design and implementation of global operational capacity and productivity frameworks for end-to-end KYC processes, sets productivity targets, and leads cross-functional initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and effective risk controls.

Full Job Description

KYC Operations Site Head - Director

Apply (opens in new window)
Save
Job Req Id:
26946194
Location(s):
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Mar. 13, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

The KYC Operations Senior Group Mgr a senior management-level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department to provide Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting services in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to drive the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of global operational capacity and productivity framework to ensure an effective and sustainable end-to-end KYC process across the KYC Business Support Unit (BSU) and ensure global compliance with KYC standards
  • Develop, manage, and continuously optimize productivity strategies in accordance with global standards and partner with business and Compliance to ensure throughput is accurately reflected
  • Work with global operational teams to set productivity targets at a global, regional, hub, satellite, team lead and individual level
  • Adapt to changes in KYC client population, regulatory commitments, internal compliance commitments, etc., as appropriate
  • Lead impact analysis assessment sessions related to technology change requirements, operational procedures and processes, Citi external clients, Business Risk and Controls, etc.
  • Ensure adequate capacity planning/workload prioritization across Regional BSU Hubs and Satellites relative to identified targets, SLAs and Regulatory commitments and participate in management forums for establishing vision and setting management strategy relating to the KYC Program
  • Lead AML KYC projects and transformation programs that improve operational productivity, manage critical project activities, inter-dependencies, risk components, progress communication, coordination, and collaboration across teams / KYC commitments
  • Directly engage global Core functions (e.g., Re-Engineering, Business Solutions and Support, Controls and the Business Management Office) during CitiKYC, process improvement projects, CitiKYC system releases and preparation of management reporting material
  • 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of experience
  • Experience in people management

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
  • Master's degree preferred

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Business KYC

------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time

------------------------------------------------------

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

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

------------------------------------------------------

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citis EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

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