The AML Compliance Lead Analyst is a strategic professional who stays abreast of developments within own field and contributes to directional strategy by considering their application in own job and the business. Recognized technical authority for an area within the business. Requires basic commercial awareness. There are typically multiple people within the business that provide the same level of subject matter expertise. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers. Significant impact on the area through complex deliverables. Provides advice and counsel related to the technology or operations of the business. Work impacts an entire area, which eventually affects the overall performance and effectiveness of the sub-function/job family.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, enhance and implement best -in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.
- Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.
- Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements.
- Evaluate and respond to escalated matters; further escalate unusual activity as needed. Advise senior management on next steps.
- Create, develop and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
- Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 6-10 years relevant experience
- AML Certification
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and detail oriented
- Advanced analytical skills Ability to both work independently and collaborate with team members
- Proficient in Excel and Word – ability to learn multiple system applications quickly
Education:
- Bachelor's/University degree, Master's degree preferred
Seeking a highly motivated professional to join our KYC Policy & Standards team focused on supporting global policy modernization and strategic transformation efforts. This role will contribute to the review, drafting, and rationalization of KYC policies and standard, with a strong focus on aligning policy requirements to industry best practices and enabling a more effective risk management decision making framework.
Candidate will engage with compliance, operations and business partners to support regulatory alignment, policy simplification, procedural handoffs and technology integrations. Candidate should bring strong analytical skills, familiarity with AML/KYC frameworks, and ability to operate independently in a fast paced, globally matrixed environment.
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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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