KYC Operations Intermediate Analyst

Citigroup; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup is seeking an intermediate KYC Operations Intmd Analyst in Kuala Lumpur to support AML monitoring and governance. You will partner with Compliance and Control to develop a dedicated internal KYC program and oversee risk reporting for multiple forums.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while acting as a subject matter expert to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant AML/KYC experience or equivalent.
• Strong ability to identify risk, assess impact, and report findings with solutions.
• Experience partnering with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for risk and control activities across Information Security, Continuation of Business and Records Management.
• Analyze risk and controls, identify root causes, report findings with mitigations.
• Provide support to business managers and product staff.
• Develop and execute compliance guidelines and risk reporting for various forums.
• Interface with internal/external teams and audits to manage risk and liabilities.
• Operate with limited supervision and act as SME to stakeholders.

Skills

Business Acumen

Credible Challenge

Laws and Regulations

Management Reporting

Policy and Procedure

Program Management

Referral and Escalation

Risk Controls and Monitors

Risk Identification and Assessment

Risk Remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The KYC Operations Intmd 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.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for various aspects of risk and control, include but are not limited to Information Security, Continuation of Business and Records Management
• Conduct analysis of risk and associated controls to identify root cause and collaborate with peers and management to report findings with solutions to mitigate risk/control issues
• Provide support to business managers and product staff
• Partner with peers and management on various activities, including developing and executing business plans within area of responsibility, developing compliance guidelines and completing monthly, quarterly, and other periodic risk & control reporting to be used for various forums
• Interface with internal and external teams to provide guidance and subject matter expertise, as needed
• Interface with Internal Audit (IA) and external audit to provide input on situations that create risk and legal liabilities for Citi
• Oversee situations that create risk and legal liabilities for Citi
• 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 of relevant experience
• Proven ability to make effective and timely decisions
• Consistently able to anticipate and respond to customer/business needs
• Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate partnerships across business regions

Education:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

Job Family:

Business KYC

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

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