KYC Operations Senior Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a KYC Operations Senior Analyst to oversee Anti-Money Laundering activities and manage a comprehensive KYC program. The successful candidate will lead project management tasks, facilitate stakeholder communication, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while enjoying a hybrid working model and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programs

Pension plans

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Learning resources

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in AML/KYC operations.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Good communication skills to translate information.

Responsibilities

• Review submissions and provide exception management reporting.
• Perform quality reviews and project management tasks.
• Liaise with stakeholders and support data analysis.

Skills

Analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills in analysis, problem solving, and communication to Citi’s KYC team. By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Role Overview:

The KYC Operations Senior 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.

What you'll do:

1. Review submissions submitted throughout the global hubs by junior analysts.
2. Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to provide exception management reporting and Management Information System (MIS) reporting.
3. Perform quality reviews and reviews of procedures and processes.
4. Perform project management responsibilities, including producing project plans, conducting risk analyses, and providing weekly updates for senior management, as needed.
5. Operate with a limited level of supervision.
6. Exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
7. Act as SME to senior stakeholders and/or other team members.
8. Assess risk when business decisions are made, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and policies, and reporting control issues transparently.

What we need from you:

• Relevant experience in AML/KYC operations.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to simplify and translate information.

What we can offer:

We prioritize our employees' well-being and offer benefits such as generous holiday allowance, performance bonuses, private medical insurance, employee assistance programs, pension plans, parental leave, employee discounts, and learning resources. Citi Belfast offers a hybrid working model and a supportive workplace culture.

If you are ready to explore your potential with Citi, apply now. Closing date for applications: 15 July.

Additional Responsibilities:

The job is within the Data, Metrics, and Vendor Management team, responsible for creating MIS and analytics to support KYC operations and strategic initiatives.

• Create reports and recurring MIS for KYC processes.
• Support data analysis and reporting for the KYC Utility.
• Interact with stakeholders across departments and regions.
• Support data modeling, database design, and automation projects.
• Work with technology teams during system development and testing phases.
• Ensure data accuracy and system requirements documentation.
• Build strong relationships with business and IT partners.
• Perform quality reviews and project management tasks similar to the primary role.

Qualifications:

• Experience with Excel, Access, SQL, or similar software.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. If you need accommodations to apply, please review Accessibility at Citi. View our EEO Policy Statement and Know Your Rights poster.