AML Lead Analyst

The AML Lead Analyst is senior professional responsible for performing risk and compliance reviews in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team. The overall objective is to utilize in-depth AML knowledge to review, analyze and conduct effective due diligence and investigations on higher risk cases that may be a potential risk to Citi. Responsibilities may also include review of cases completed by Analysts for timeliness and accuracy, coaching/training team members, as required, and assisting management in exams/audits, and mitigating operational risks.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations and research on potentially suspicious clients using various internal and external systems and databases
• Analyze information and transactional data, correspondence and documents gathered during the investigative work.
• Summarize, in writing, clear and concise findings of the investigations
• Advise senior management on next steps and provide recommendations on the next course of action (relationship retention, termination, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR))
• Manage risks by analyzing the root cause of issues and impacts to business
• Conduct personalized one-on-one or group mentoring sessions to explain processes, red flags, investigative strategies, techniques, changes in procedures, emerging trends and managerial directives.
• Lead or assist with ad-hoc AML related projects.
• Undertake decisions driven by compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations but also accommodating risk assessment and having Citi reputation in consideration

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of AML/Financial Crime experience
• Proven leadership skills (project management, mentoring, implementing change etc.)
• Ability to work with significant transactional and information data (ability to read swift messages, cheques, how correspondent banking works)
• Strong work ethics and high motivation to develop
• Demonstrated AML/financial crime knowledge
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written, including proficiency in MS Office tools)
• Proven analytical skills, ability to absorb large data and information and present them in a synthetic form; attention to details, ability to connect the dots

What we offer:

• Working in an international environment in one of the greatest financial institutions worldwide
• An enjoyable and challenging learning path, which leads to a deep understanding of Citi’s products and services
• Competitive salary and social benefits (medical care, multisport, life insurance, award-winning pension plan, holiday allowance, hybrid work model, paternity/maternity scheme, award/recognition system, very lucrative employee referral program, and other).
• Consideration for a yearly bonus
• International projects in a culturally diverse and dynamic environment as well as learning top quality organizational culture.
• A supportive workplace for professionals returning to the office from childcare leave
• Abundance of internal job opportunities locally and globally

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