KYC Operations Intmd Analyst (UAE Nationals Only)

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

Job summary

Citibank (Switzerland) AG is seeking an intermediate KYC Operations Intmd Analyst to support AML monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting in coordination with Compliance and Control. You will help develop and manage Citi's internal KYC program and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with local regulations.

The role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in AML/KYC or risk/control roles.
• Ability to make effective and timely decisions.
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review customer accounts and perform KYC reviews to ensure compliance with Citi standards and local regulations.
• Conduct risk analysis, identify root causes and propose mitigation solutions.
• Coordinate with Makers and Checkers to fulfill KYC renewal and remediation activities.
• Provide guidance to Business Managers on KYC requirements and escalations.
• Maintain high-quality reviews and support QA thresholds and pass-rate targets.
• Support regulatory, compliance, and risk reporting for forums and governance.
• Identify process improvements to enhance KYC efficiency and client experience.
• Interface with Internal Audit and external audits to address risk and liabilities.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

The KYC Operations Intmd Analyst is an intermediate-level position responsible for 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 develop and manage a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities: Responsible for various aspects of risk and control, include but are not limited to Information Security, Continuation of Business and Records Management Conduct analysis of risk and associated controls to identify root cause and collaborate with peers and management to report findings with solutions to mitigate risk/control issues Review customer account profiles and conduct periodic KYC reviews, ensuring all customer information and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable local regulations and Citi standards. Coordinate closely with Makers and Checkers to ensure checklist requirements are fulfilled and comprehensive reviews are conducted, facilitating timely and accurate completion of KYC renewals and remediation activities. Provide ongoing support and guidance to Business Managers and Product Partners by addressing KYC-related queries, escalations, and documentation requirements. Maintain high-quality review standards and ensure team performance consistently exceeds established quality assurance thresholds and pass-rate expectations. Drive adherence to regulatory, compliance, and operational risk requirements while supporting the team's service delivery and productivity objectives. Identify process improvement opportunities and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance KYC efficiency, quality, and client experience outcomes. Partner with peers and management on various activities, including developing and executing business plans within area of responsibility, developing compliance guidelines and completing monthly, quarterly, and other periodic risk & control reporting to be used for various forums Interface with internal and external teams to provide guidance and subject matter expertise, as needed Interface with Internal Audit (IA) and external audit to provide input on situations that create risk and legal liabilities for Citi Oversee situations that create risk and legal liabilities for Citi Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision. Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy. Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members. 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

Qualifications: 2-5 years of relevant experience Proven ability to make effective and timely decisions Consistently able to anticipate and respond to customer/business needs Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate partnerships across business regions Education: Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Job Family Group: Operations - Services

Job Family

Job Family: Business KYC

Time Type

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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.

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