Banamex AML Testing Analyst

Citi; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Mexico City is seeking an intermediate CRIU Analyst to support AML risk reviews and investigations. You will conduct research on potentially suspicious clients, document findings, and prepare case files with supporting documentation for review by senior stakeholders.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with the AML team to advise on next steps, including retention, termination, or Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), while upholding Citi’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred in a relevant field.
• ISTQB certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and research on potentially suspicious clients using internal and external systems.
• Coordinate Cross Sector reviews among Citi business lines.
• Document and report findings and prepare case files with supporting documentation.
• Advise senior management on next steps and potential SARs.

Skills

AML knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree preferred

ISTQB certification

Tools

HP ALM

Jira

Zephyr

Cofluence

SQL

Oracle

Job description

The CRIU Intermediate Analyst is an intermediate position responsible for performing risk and compliance reviews in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team. The overall objective is to utilize in-depth AML knowledge to review, analyze and conduct effective due diligence and investigations on higher risk cases that may be a potential risk to Citi.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct investigations and research on potentially suspicious clients using various internal and external systems and databases
• Conduct Cross Sector reviews among multiple Citi business lines.
• Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with the required supporting documentation
• Summarize, in writing, clear and concise findings of the investigation
• Advise senior management on next steps and provide recommendations on the next course of action (relationship retention, termination, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR))
• Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business
• 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:

• 2-5 years’ relevant experience
• Knowledge of AML regulations preferred
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Education: Bachelor’s/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.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare testing strategy and test plan, estimation of necessary resources to perform testing.
• Provide expertise and best practices in area of testing (especially in AML processes and systems: Mantas, AIP, Teradata, RAMS-SOI).
• Coordinate group of testers working in testing project (both direct staff as well as onshore and offshore staff).
• Design, prepare and execute testing plan and testing calendar.
• Coordinate and support during full cycle of testing project, including: Test initiation.
• Test preparation (testing scenarios preparation, testing deliverables expectation, entry criteria design).
• Test execution (executing of testing scenarios, maintaining test evidence, raising defects, defect management).
• Test closure (creation of testing summary report, ownership for communication related to test closure, proper storage of testing evidence).
• Train and advise new testers and support to all team members.
• Review and create testing scenarios, testing conditions, delivered testing data and expected testing results within acceptance testing.
• Execute tests using testing scenarios and in line with testing plan.
• Document test results in agreed and common manner.
• Raise, review and manage defects discovered during UAT.
• Adhere to Banamex Testing procedure , use common tools and best practices.
• Cooperate with other AML teams for common tests, knowledge exchange and best practice sharing.
• Preparation of adequate testing documentation for approvals, decisions and future evidence.
• Operating within agreed business SLAs and confidentiality standards.
• Building and applying testing excellence and knowledge of anti-money laundering processes.
• Execute other tasks requested by direct manager.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Desirable experience in AML or testing in applications .
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies, experience in performing project tasks.
• At least 1 year of experience in financial institutions and knowledge of banking products.
• At least 1 year working experience in managing projects.
• PMI certificate is a plus.

Skils:

• Working knowledge of applications supporting testing process: (HP ALM, Jira, Zephyr, Cofluence, and others).
• Advanced knowledge in relationship databases (SQL, Oracle).
• Basic knowledge of DWH, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence .
• At least 2 years of experience in experience in testing software applications .

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree -preferred majors in mathematics, statistics, informatics or relevant professional experience .
• Fluent ability to communicate in English (at least C1 certification level) .
• ISTQB Certificate.
• Advanced level is a plus .

Competencies:

• Act as an owner.
• Build a high-performing team.
• Innovate and lead change.
• Work as a partner.
• Goal-oriented and result-delivery.
• Drive client value.
• Communicate effectively.
• Use of metrics to measure performance.
• Use sound judgement.
• Pursue learning and self-development.