Open To Work
Aurora Elizabeth Riley
Citigroup
Oldsmar,FL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
SVP - Global AML SAR Regulatory Reporting Oversight Group ManagerVP - Global Commercial & Investment Bank Risk & Control ManagerVP - Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) Risk ManagerVP - Head of US Financial Security KYC Network ClearingVP- AML Advisory/Correspondent Banking (Targeted Review Program)
Work Type
Full TimeConsulting
Location Preference
Hybrid
Location:
Oldsmar, FLTampa, FL
Open to relocation:
No
Important To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid time off401k matchHealthcare benefits
2
Certification
21
15+
A highly skilled and results-driven Commercial, Corporate, and Investment Banking AML and Risk Management Advisory professional with over 20 years of experience in identifying fraud and money laundering risks associated with high-risk client types Proven track record of successfully managing AML and KYC monitoring teams for multinational investment and commercial banks and financial services firms Skilled in successfully navigating and ensuring adherence to complex regulatory frameworks such as those set forth by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and local regulatory authorities Extensive experience in streamlining first and second lines of defense (Business and Compliance) processes by integrating advanced technologies, automating routine business and compliance tasks, reducing manual errors and increasing efficiencies Proven track record in establishing governance and oversight frameworks, enhancing control environments, and developing internal procedures to prevent Money Laundering and Fraud Risk Expert in navigating complex regulatory requirements including SAR reporting obligations and BSA/AML/CFT requirements mandated by FATF and local regulatory authorities Skilled at analyzing systematic control weaknesses, conducting risk assessments, and formulating strategic recommendations to enhance regulatory compliance programs
Work History
SVP - Global AML SAR Regulatory Reporting Oversight Group Manager
1 Year- Lead and manage a team of 6 compliance Regulatory Reporting professionals responsible for oversight and credible challenge of regulatory reporting obligations for fraud suspicious activity globally
- Support AML Regulatory Reporting Oversight in identification of key opportunities for process efficiency and streamlining of program level reporting on enterprise-wide basis
- Monitor regulatory reporting and aggregation requirements of AML/fraud within the US and Globally, ensuring compliance with Bank Secrecy Act requirements for targeted fraud populations
- Build and maintain solid relationships with business risk, operations, technology, and training teams across all business lines and countries, leveraging deep understanding of data capture, flow and fraud-related operations
- Develop and maintain reporting disciplines to ensure issues are escalated timely and program status is accurately reflected in governance reports
- Enhance data analysis and reporting capabilities to support ongoing monitoring of country-level reporting requirements and compliance levels
- Navigate complex organizational structures to influence and lead cross-cultural teams at senior levels across regional and global functional units
- Manage regulatory examinations and maintain relationships with examiners, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders
- Apply expertise in compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and fraud typologies to ensure holistic SAR reporting compliance
- Articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging to senior leadership and stakeholders
- AML Regulatory Reporting Insights and Integration
VP - Global Commercial & Investment Bank Risk & Control Manager
2 Years- Investigate and research Line of Business escalations to assess enterprise risk and identify and document suspicious high-risk activity, including any trends, red flags or potential issues that require escalation to governance forums and board level committees to be actioned
- Oversee the development and maintenance of Commercial Bank AML and Financial Crimes related policies and standards, ensuring buy-in from 1LOD and 2LOD partners to ensure that regulatory requirements and operational risks are appropriately addressed before publishing
- Apply cross-functional knowledge of AML, KYC, Operational Risk and Technology processes and platforms to collaborate with partners and develop automated solutions to remove redundancies and manual processes
- Lead the enhancement of controls to ensure escalated items are circulated timely and program status is accurately disclosed in regular governance reporting
- Engage regional Global Financial Crimes (APAC, LATAM, EMEA) Teams to review and action escalated cases with potential reputational or heightened money laundering risk
- Serve as the Commercial Bank AML Escalations Committee Secretary, providing expert advice on requirements and guiding business partners in reporting suspicious activities
- AML & Reputation Risk and Controls
VP - Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) Risk Manager
3 Years 7 Months- Provided AML/KYC advisory services on firm-wide policies related to high-risk client segments
- Applied cross-functional knowledge of AML, KYC, Operational Risk and Technology processes to develop automated solutions that removed redundancies and manual processes
- Interfaced with stakeholders across business lines to provide guidance and support related to AML/KYC requirements
- Demonstrated ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
- Worked collaboratively with regional and global partners to navigate complex functional units across governance structures
- Commercial Banking (CB) and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) GFCC Advisory AML Escalations Manager
VP - Head of US Financial Security KYC Network Clearing
4 Years 2 Months- Collaborated with the Department of Financial Services' (DFS) Independent Consultant to strengthen AML/KYC and Sanctions risk identification and mitigation
- Participated as a key member of the team representing the firm to the OCC and Federal Reserve during regulatory examinations and inquiries
- Directed a specialized team responsible for KYC and AML compliance review processes, implementing performance metrics that improved efficiency
- Established internal procedures to prevent money laundering and assisted in all global regulatory matters applicable to the Correspondent Banking AML Program
- Applied specialized disciplinary knowledge to identify areas requiring further governance and control build-out and formulated appropriate strategic recommendations
- Served as Compliance Lead for the Customer Acceptance Committee, reviewing high-risk corporate accounts through call reports, AML/CFT Sanctions Questionnaires and audit reports
- Performed comprehensive periodic reviews of correspondent banking accounts to identify unusual behavior/typologies and recommend risk mitigation strategies to senior management
VP- AML Advisory/Correspondent Banking (Targeted Review Program)
5 Years 1 Month- Managed a team conducting targeted AML reviews for foreign correspondent banking relationships, significantly increasing detection of potential money laundering activities
- Served as Policy Coordinator for Correspondent Banking, maintaining comprehensive understanding of data capture, monitoring, and reporting requirements
- Coordinated with regulatory oversight teams and established relationships with examiners, auditors, and industry stakeholders
- Provided expert advice on requirements and tools to the Compliance policy documents team to satisfy regulatory and audit control needs
- Prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and recommended relationship retention or termination actions based on comprehensive risk assessments
Team Lead - Global KYC Remediation Project
1 Year 3 Months- Led a team of 16 staff to execute a global remediation project covering KYC, AML, and regulatory gap analysis
- Represented the firm in meetings with the SEC to explain and defend KYC/AML processes and regulatory adherence
- Worked closely with the Department of Treasury during the transition period following RBS's acquisition of ABN AMRO to ensure regulatory compliance continuity with the KYC Department
- Created controls and procedures with senior management to enhance operational transparency and regulatory adherence
- Conducted profile-based, independent assessment of clients' KYC, AML, and regulatory documentation
- Performed Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients, focusing on jurisdiction and industry-specific risk factors
AML Surveillance and KYC Compliance Specialist
3 Years 3 Months- Served as an independent consultant on a major AML/KYC look-back remediation project
- Conducted training on global AML Transaction Analysis and KYC policy implementation
- Researched and analyzed complex issues concerning patterns and trends associated with money laundering risks
- Established revised rules, profile parameters and risk class adjustments based on analysis of international commercial transactions
Education
BA - Criminal Justice
Skills
Advanced Microsoft Suite
AI
Actimize
SharePoint
World-Check
PCR
STAARS
ADP
Cedel
Euroclear
LexisNexis
Advent
RDC
Mantas
Bloomberg
Bankers Almanac
NetX360
Process improvements
Strategic leadership
Policies and procedures
Operational excellence
Partnership development
Reporting oversight
Cross-functional communication
Certification
- CAMS -Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (2015)
- Crypto Compliance Specialist (TRM-CCS) (2026)
- Advanced CAMS – AFC - Risk Manager Certificate – (Pursuing-September 2026)
Languages
English, Romanian, Hebrew
Timeline
SVP - Global AML SAR Regulatory Reporting Oversight Group Manager
Citigroup
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
VP - Global Commercial & Investment Bank Risk & Control Manager
JP Morgan Chase
06.2023 - 06.2025Read More
VP - Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) Risk Manager
JP Morgan Chase
11.2019 - 06.2023Read More
VP - Head of US Financial Security KYC Network Clearing
BNP Paribas
06.2015 - 08.2019Read More
VP- AML Advisory/Correspondent Banking (Targeted Review Program)
Citigroup
05.2010 - 06.2015Read More
Team Lead - Global KYC Remediation Project
RBS Securities INC.
02.2009 - 05.2010Read More
AML Surveillance and KYC Compliance Specialist
Deutsche Bank Americas
09.2005 - 12.2008Read More
Thomas Edison State University
BA from Criminal Justice
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