The AI in Business Podcast Reducing Sanctions Compliance Pressure with Smarter Tools - with Kandie Ibaka of Citi
May 24, 2025
Kandie Ibaka, Vice President and Sanctions Control Officer at Citi, discusses the challenges compliance leaders face in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. She emphasizes the shift from basic monitoring to real-time risk interpretation, highlighting the crucial role of AI and machine learning in managing sanctions compliance. Kandie also addresses the need for high-quality data integration and the collaboration between tech teams and compliance professionals, as well as the evolving skill sets necessary for navigating this complex environment.
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Sanctions Compliance: Real-Time Demand
- Sanctions compliance in 2025 is overwhelming due to rapidly evolving regulations and operational demands.
- Compliance officers must operate in real-time, translating policy shifts into actionable strategies.
AI Enhances Risk Insight
- Machine learning helps compliance teams move from notifying changes to interpreting their impact.
- AI tools map new guidance to existing controls, enabling real-time risk insights.
Regulators Expect Real-Time Insight
- The relationship with regulators has shifted to expect real-time insight and rationale.
- Systems must demonstrate governance and catch issues before they escalate.