KYC Operations Analyst 1

United States Citigroup; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Citigroup in Dubai seeks a KYC Operations professional to support AML/KYC due diligence, source information from internal and external sources, and ensure timely completion of KYC Records with local regulatory alignment.

You will collaborate with relationship management and compliance, review external databases, and maintain accurate documentation to support risk assessments and renewals.

Qualifikationen

• 1–2 years experience in banking/finance or law.
• Knowledge of EU regulatory KYC/AML requirements is a plus.
• ACAMS certification is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Citi KYC applications is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Create KYC Records in the KYC system from internal and external sources by the agreed deadline.
• Interact with relationship management and compliance to update system until final approval.
• Review information from various sources (company news, regulatory sites, Dun & Bradstreet, etc.).
• Validate KYC Record and CIP documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Lead remediation activities and support new joiners as SME.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Communication skills

Research skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Ausbildung

University degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The KYC Operation is an AML KYC support and control function responsible for the due diligence approval of the KYC Record and associated documentation in partnership with relationship Management and Compliance The candidate will have a direct responsibility to conduct research for company information from both internal and external sources documenting specifics required to satisfy regulations There are differing requirements depending on where the account is being opened There is a constant need for KYC Record review as there are periodic renewals of the required due diligence carried out based on the risk of the client The BSU owns the end-to-end KYC process from creation renewal to approval of the KYC Record and supporting local country appendices

Key Responsibilities

• Create the KYC Record in the KYC system sourcing information from internal and external sources by the agreed deadline
• Proactively interact with relationship management teams and compliance to update system with information until final approval of KYC Record
• Review information from internal and external sources for company news Firm website Regulatory websites Company website Dun amp Bradstreet Google etc
• Validate the information within the KYC Record and CIP document to ensure completeness and accurate
• Company Entity Formation documents Ownership Management etc
• Complete KYC Record incorporating local regulatory requirements
• Global BSU Standards and policies
• Take responsibility for KYC Record and associated documentation completion from initiation to approval
• Maintain BSU tool current and be able to demonstrate work carried out
• Report workflow progress to supervisor
• Ensure KYC workflow tool is kept up to date ensuring all mandatory fields status and commentary reflect an accurate representation of the status at all times
• Meet agreed daily targets for KYC Record review and completion within agreed Service Level Agreement timeframes
• Update workflow database regularly throughout the day
• Highlight any discrepancies to Senior Case Managers Control Team and Section Managers
• Escalate any negative news and high-risk cases to RM PAM AML Compliance department
• Assist in departmental projects as required
• Lead the remediation activity if any
• Assist in departmental projects as required
• Act as SME within the team and support new joiners
• Manage makers team in absence of TL

Additional Job Description

Communication & Reporting

Reporting Manage upward communication Huddle updates escalations issues concerns etc Track and report time log CMs and Case Researcher on a daily basis Monitor operational metrics required for management level reporting Accurate time tracking in the PTS system

Knowledge Experience

1 2 years experience in banking finance or law Experience in control risk or Compliance AML KYC function an advantage Knowledge and experience of the technologies and processes used in Citi an advantage Knowledge of European Union regulatory KYC AML requirements Flexible enough to work as per Business timings ACAMS certified an advantage

Skills

• Strong Negotiations skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Applications Word Excel Access PPT
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Other languages an advantage like French German Arabic
• Proficient use of Citi KYC applications an advantage
• Customer Services orientated
• Ability to develop strong professional relationships
• Strong research skills
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight time frames
• MIS and metrics and efficiency analysis skills
• Pro-active flexible have good organizational skills and must be team player
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment

Education

University degree preferably in Business/Finance, Math, Economics, Engineering, Optimization, or Law