AVP : Complex Investigations Senior Analyst, CRIU – Hybrid, Malaysia

Citigroup Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank seeks a talented AVP: Complex Investigations Senior Analyst in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves analyzing AML concerns and conducting complex investigations with a focus on risk assessment and compliance, providing significant growth opportunities and access to comprehensive resources.

Benefits

Access to learning and development resources

Programs balancing work and life

Qualifications

• 5+ years in AML investigations and KYC reviews.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience in complex data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review high risk customer cases and conduct AML investigations.
• Identify trends in data sets and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports.
• Collaborate to enhance review processes and provide recommendations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Report Writing

Risk Identification and Assessment

Education

Four Year College Degree

Post Graduate Degree

AML Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS-Access

Power BI

Job description

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here.At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks.We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning.You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism

Shape your Career with Citi

Citi’s Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) is an independent control function that provides guidance and challenge to the firm, managing compliance risk and promoting behavior that is consistent with Citi’s mission.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as AVP : Complex Investigations Senior Analyst, CRIU – Hybrid, Malaysia (Internal Job Title: CRIU Senior Analyst - C12) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

The CIU (Legacy GFCII) Analyst is responsible for reviewing high risk customer cases, reviewing the account relationships and related parties holistically to capture global and cross sector presence, conducting research, documenting the investigations and providing initial recommendations and dispositions of a Global Enterprise-Wide Customer Relationship. The CIU (Legacy GFCII) conducts AML investigations that involve clients with accounts in more than one jurisdiction, a substantial multi-jurisdictional nexus, or involve complex transactional and client account patterns. These AML proactive investigations are generated from sources such as reviews of the highest risk clients, ad-hoc searches, Business Compliance or Business referrals, AML Legal referrals, TRP referrals, product-specific developments, industry trends, and referrals from external sources (e.g., law enforcement, regulators, etc.)

The Analysts are responsible for reviewing the customer cases, reviewing associated investigations, conducting research, documenting the investigations, and providing initial recommendations and supporting documentation. The Analysts consult with the Senior Analysts during the review process for guidance.

In this role, you’re expected to:

• Analyze and proactively identify risks and new AML concerns. Review recent news, court documents, and public/private sector white papers.
• Identify, analyze, and interpret 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” amongst disparate data sets. Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports; present data in charts, graphs, 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 – either 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, 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.

As a successful candidate, you’d ideally have the following skills and exposure:

• Four Year College Degree or equivalent experience
• Post Graduate Degree is a plus
• AML Certification
• Five plus years experience in reviewing customer transactions for potentially suspicious activity and performing AML related investigations
• Five plus years experience in reviewing and approving Know Your Customer (KYC) files for complex banking products, performing analysis of customer information/transactions, conducting customer reviews and preparing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
• Knowledge of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), The USA Patriot Act, OFAC, FinCEN requirements, and SAR requirements
• Excellent research skills, including experience with online research tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Access, MS-PowerPoint and MS-Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills including written, analytical, and verbal communication skills
• Able to multitask and complete projects in a timely fashion
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Self-starter with strong ability to work independently
• Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus
• Conduct complex data and financial analysis using data analytical techniques
• Advanced proficiency in conducting complex financial and data analysis using MSAccess, MS Excel, Power BI or other data and financial analysis tools
• Experience in complex financial or data analysis in a consulting firm, forensic accounting firm, or a fraud management/investigation environment in financial services.

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a family of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Take the next step in your career,apply for this role at Citi today

https://jobs.citi.com/de

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Job Family Group:

Compliance

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Job Family:

AML Execution

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Communication, Data Analysis, Laws and Regulations, Planning and Organizing, Referral and Escalation, Report Writing, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

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Other Relevant Skills

Professional Judgement, Writing Skills.

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