KYC Operations Analyst

United States Citigroup; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Dubai is seeking a professional for a KYC compliance role. The candidate will conduct client profile reviews, ensure regulatory compliance, and support process automation initiatives. Strong analytical skills and relevant experience in the banking industry are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to enhancing compliance standards in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in KYC compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Experience in consumer and commercial banking and knowledge of AML regulations.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client profile reviews and ensure compliance with local regulations.
• Process automation initiatives and implement enhanced policies.
• Perform transaction monitoring and produce daily management information systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

AML-KYC related certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conduct client profile reviews for customer accounts. Review all information and documentation ensuring compliance with local regulation and Citi standards. Update KYC forms and client profiles according to policy requirements before due dates.

Perform tasks related to transaction monitoring including MIS and participate in quality related discussions.

Support enhancements emanating from any tech changes and updates to policies and standards, by undertaking gapping activities, socializing the changes etc.

Support process automation initiatives and timely implementation of new and enhanced policies and procedures.

Perform post execution quality reviews, data profiling and remediation reviews and assessment of controls. Assist with any adhoc review.

Update capacity plans and perform time and motion studies.

Perform procedural updates.

Process and publish daily MIS for the team and monthly reports.

Role Qualifications:

Strong written and oral communication skills - Ability to interact and facilitate across diverse audiences, including Senior Management

Ability to support and obtain buy-in from others and lead by example of high performance.

Relevant experience with similar responsibilities in a high volume, fast-paced environment and industry systems and platforms

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Basic project participation experience

Knowledge/Experience:

Experience with contributing to a collaborative environment through knowledge sharing and mutual respect.

Business experience in the Consumer and Commercial Banking industry and experience within a medium/large financial organization, including knowledge of banking products and different types of transactions and client-facing procedures.

Relevant work experience and understanding of global and local AML KYC regulations, associated risks of non-compliance and changing dynamics, and knowledge of KYC processes throughout the client life cycle.

Understanding of the inter-dependencies of roles within KYC process and requirements for KYC Record successful completion across relevant client types.

Experience with regulatory compliance, AML transaction/risk monitoring tools, and solving AML related issues.

Skills:

Proficient Microsoft Office user (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to perform moderately complex queries.

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail.

Education:

Bachelor's degree/University degree. AML-KYC related certification would be an advantage.

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