Vice President - AML Complex Investigations Analyst

United States Citigroup; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Citigroup is seeking an AML Analyst in Dubai to analyze and proactively identify risks and new AML concerns. The successful candidate will review reports and data to provide ongoing insights to senior management. A Bachelor's degree is required, and a Master's degree is preferred. Candidates should have 6-10 years of relevant experience in a financial institution.

This role demands clear communication skills and the ability to recommend actions based on analysis and findings. Join Citigroup and contribute to maintaining compliance and safeguarding client assets.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of prior work experience in a financial institution with job-specific experience in AML.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and proactively identify risks and new AML concerns.
• Review recent news, court documents, and public/private sector white papers.
• Make recommendations to senior management on next course of action.

Skills

AML Certification

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze and proactively identify risks and new AML concerns
• Review recent news, court documents and public/private sector white papers
• Identify and analyze trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Review computer reports, printouts and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Gather raw data from prior AML investigations, subpoenas and prior escalations to detect trends and connect the dots among disparate data sets
• Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Present data in charts, graphs and tables
• Design and develop relational databases for collecting data and building or designing data input data collection screens
• Identify and research high risk areas, typologies and trigger events for risk severity and sensitivity evaluation
• Work collaboratively to analyze and review typologies to establish review processes
• Utilize pertinent information to write clear and concise summary on the findings of the investigation to advise senior management on next steps
• Make recommendations to senior management on next course of action (relationship retention or termination) and when warranted prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• 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
• Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency

Qualifications

• AML Certification
• 6-10 years of prior work experience in a financial institution with job-specific experience in AML
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (University)
• Master’s degree preferred