Global Risk Evaluation Management Analyst

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Job Overview

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving and communication to Citi’s Compliance Team.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview

The Global AML KYC Foreign Corresponding Bank (FCB) / Payment Intermediary (PI) Risk Evaluation Management (REM) Team function is to review FCB / PI KYC Profiles from both a qualitative and risk perspective.

In this function FCB / PI REM Analysts perform:

1) a Quality Checker review for completeness and accuracy; and
2) a risk evaluation to holistically assess the risk attributes in conjunction with the client’s KYC Profile to determine whether to on-board or maintain the relationship from a risk perspective.

To achieve this goal, a REM analyst needs to be able to comprehend Global KYC Policies and Standards and PI requirements, understand risk concepts, identify root causes, and analyse complex issues.

What you’ll do

• Review FCB / PI KYC Profiles from a quality perspective to ensure it meets Global KYC Policies, Standards and Procedures. This may include comparing documentation with the source system for accuracy, reviewing the KYC Profile for consistency, and ensuring the information provided is sufficient.
• Review FCB / PI KYC Profiles from a risk perspective. This would include assessing various risk components of the KYC Profile to support the disposition of the client. Client Information, Ownership Structure, Name Screening Matches, EDD (such as Periodic Transaction Reviews (PTR) and AML Call Reports), Product Profile, and Local Requirements.
• Identify and analyse interconnected risks within a KYC Profile. This would include an analysis on how risks connect with each other such as assessing: SPFs with Negative News; High Risk Products in conjunctions with an AML Call Report, etc.
• When necessary, independently investigate risks components to understand context and resolve material issues.
• Provide clear, concise, and self-sustaining risk analyses that support the ultimate disposition of each KYC Profile reviewed.
• Disposition each KYC Profile in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide advice from an AML perspective on issues escalated by the Business.
• Escalate AML concerns or any significant suspicious activities to senior management.

What we’ll need from you

• Recent working knowledge of AML legislation and regulatory requirements.
  Ability to rapidly comprehend new and complex products.
• Commitment to understanding country-specific principles and business knowledge related to AML regulations.
• Experience in the application of KYC/CDD/EDD requirements.
• Proactive, organised, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  Proficient with open-source research techniques and understanding of the intelligence cycle.
• Must be able to multi-task and complete projects on time.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to critically think and assess complex issues.
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus 
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Plan 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends 
• Access to an array of learning and development resources 

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energised to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. 

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group:

Compliance

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Job Family:

AML Execution

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Communication, Data Analysis, Laws and Regulations, Planning and Organizing, Referral and Escalation, Report Writing, 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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