KYC Operations Analyst (UAE Nationals Only) - DUBAI

Citibank (Switzerland) AG; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking an entry-level KYC Operations Analyst to support AML monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting in coordination with Compliance and Control. You will assist in developing and managing Citi's internal KYC program.

You will collaborate with Relationship Management and Compliance to prepare and approve KYC records, ensure data accuracy, and maintain adherence to local and BSU standards while reporting workflow progress to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, development, due diligence and approval of electronic KYC records and appendices.
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information from internal and external sources (firm website, regulatory websites, etc.)
• Update system information from initiation to approval of KYC records and report workflow progress to supervisor
• Validate information within KYC records and CIP documents to ensure completion and accuracy
• Ensure KYC records incorporate local regulatory requirements / BSU Standards
• Maintain BSU tool
• Assess risk in business decisions, escalate and report control issues with transparency, safeguarding Citi and its clients.

Skills

Business Acumen

Credible Challenge

Laws and Regulations

Management Reporting

Policy and Procedure

Program Management

Referral and Escalation

Risk Controls

Risk Identification

Risk Remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The KYC Operations Analyst 1 is an entry‑level position responsible for participating in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting activities in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to assist with the preparation, development, due diligence and approval of the electronic Know Your Client (KYC) record and supporting appendices
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information from internal and external sources (firm website, regulatory websites, etc.)
• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to update system information from initiation to approval of KYC record and report workflow progress to supervisor
• Validate the information within KYC records and Customer Identification Program (CIP) documents to ensure completion and accuracy
• Ensure KYC records incorporate local regulatory requirements / Global Business Support Unit (BSU) Standards
• Maintain BSU tool
• 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

• Previous relevant experience preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group: Operations - Services

Job Family: Business KYC

Time Type: Full time

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.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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