Senior AML Compliance Analyst

Citigroup Inc.; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Senior AML Compliance Analyst in Belfast. This role requires several years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive salary and benefits, including generous holiday allowance, a performance-related bonus, and private medical insurance. The company values diversity and offers an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays

Annual performance-related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant work experience.
• AML Certification preferred.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Proven analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and analyze data on potentially suspicious and/or high risk client cases.
• Utilize pertinent information to write clear and concise summaries on investigations.
• Manage risk by analyzing root cause of issues.
• Make recommendations to senior management.
• Conduct cross sector reviews among multiple Citi business lines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution?

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation 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 Senior AML Compliance Analyst is an intermediate position responsible for reviewing account activity and conducting due diligence investigations, in accordance with the AML Execution team. The overall objective is to use a wide range of AML knowledge to exchange complex information with team, determine best course of action for cases, and provide solutions based on regulations and established standards.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct independent research and analyze data on potentially suspicious and/or high risk client cases using financial statements and documents
• Utilize pertinent information to write clear and concise summaries on the findings of investigations and advise management on next steps
• Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business
• Make recommendations to senior management on filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and/or relationship termination or retention
• Conduct Cross Sector reviews among multiple Citi business lines
• 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.

What we'll need from you:

• Several years of relevant work experience
• AML Certification preferred
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven analytical skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/ University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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