Sr. AML Analyst - UAE Nationals Preferred

Citigroup Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Dubai is seeking an experienced AML Compliance professional to enhance compliance policies and practices. The role involves providing expert advice, performing quality testing, and recommending corrective actions to meet regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office, and a bachelor's degree or equivalent. This role is full-time and offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Office and strong analytical skills are essential.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures for collaboration.
• Knowledge of applicable laws regarding money laundering is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and implement AML compliance policies and practices.
• Provide expert advice on AML compliance to teams and businesses.
• Perform compliance quality and testing, recommending corrective actions.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Analytical skills

Clear communication skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Enhance and implement of best -in-class AML Compliance policies and practices.
• Provide expert advice on AML Compliance policies to the AML/Financial Crime Support teams and the business.
• Perform AML Compliance quality and testing, evaluate process deficiencies, analyze control measures, enhance reporting capabilities and recommend corrective actions while satisfying regulatory and audit commitments. Further, assess and identify emerging risks and recommend / drive program enhancements.
• Identify and escalate unusual activity or cases that fail to meet Citi and line of business guidelines to appropriate management or business partners. Advise management on next steps.
• Create, develop and deliver relevant training to business and functional partners.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• 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

• Proficiency with MS Office, verbal/written skills, analytical skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units; ability to navigate a complex organization
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements. Good project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time. Knowledge of AML requirements applicable to banks

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group: Compliance

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Job Family: AML Core

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Time Type: Full time

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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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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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