AML Compliance Intermediate Analyst

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

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:

This position is to primarily undertake the role of UK AML Compliance Officer  to support the UK AML Compliance Head. It will include assisting with the managing of UK AML Compliance related matters within the UK AML Compliance team.  The role will include the assessment, analysis and implementation of applicable regulatory changes and the provision of support to stakeholders across the UK.   The role will further include the execution of governance and regulatory reporting. 

The main key objectives of the position will be to ensure compliance with all relevant UK AML Compliance laws, regulations and Corporate Policies.

The UK AML Compliance Officer is responsible for assisting with the identification, assessment and implementation of laws, rules and regulations in the UK, to protect Citi from being used to facilitate Money Laundering and Financial Crime, and to supply advice and guidance to the businesses on Anti Money Laundering and Financial Crime matters across the UK. This role will be to assist the UK AML Compliance Head in the delivery of the above.

What you’ll do

• Reviewing negative news escalated by the business for consideration on reporting and providing guidance on actions which can be taken to mitigate financial crime risk.
• Governance (preparing materials for submission to various meetings)
• Escalation of potential Sanctions matches through the approved workflow and completing actions to arising from referrals including reporting on sanctions risk management reporting site.
• Providing advice and challenge to KYC queries submitted by the first line business and KYC teams.
• Performing reviews on high risk client relationships providing guidance on actions which can be taken to mitigate financial crime risk.
• Performing quality assurance testing
• Review and report on beneficial ownership discrepancies raised by the first line business and KYC teams

What we’ll need from you

• The candidate for this role should have a well-rounded understanding of the components of an AML program including know Your Customer (KYC) and Client Identification Programs (CIP), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and have a good understanding of, and ability to manage, further investigations on clients and client relationships when necessary.
• The candidate should have an excellent knowledge of the UK Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing laws and regulations, as well as the ability to recognise and investigate higher risk factors.
• AML certification preferred

What we can offer you

This is a role that'll offer you the opportunity to build an in-depth knowledge of financial services operations. Every day there will be new business challenges that will help you develop new skills that can drive your career” 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 Program  
• 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 energized 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 Core

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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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