KYC Operations Analyst (UAE Nationals Only) - DUBAI

Citi bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking an entry-level KYC Operations Analyst in the United Arab Emirates. This role involves participating in Anti-Money Laundering monitoring and managing KYC records. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in MS Excel. A clear articulation of skills is essential. The position is full-time and offers the opportunity for professional growth within operations.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and approval of the electronic KYC record.
• Create and maintain KYC records from various sources.
• Update system information for KYC records.
• Validate information within KYC records for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Skills

MS Excel proficiency

Good articulation skills

Education

Bachelor's 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
• MS Excel proficiency
• Good articulation skills

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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