Officer, AML Independent Validation Statistician - C11 (Hybrid), Malaysia

Citibank; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global bank is seeking an Officer for AML Independent Validation in Kuala Lumpur. The role involves independent validation of AML tools, collaborating with stakeholders, and requires strong analytical skills and programming expertise. This position offers extensive training and development opportunities within a diverse and fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Access to telehealth options

Health advocates and confidential counseling

Learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, SAS, or R.
• Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent validation of AML tools using statistical software.
• Prepare detailed validation reports covering analysis outcomes.
• Consult and collaborate with stakeholders on findings.

Skills

Statistical/data analytical skills

Programming skills in SQL

Programming skills in Python

Programming skills in SAS

Programming skills in R

Very good English language skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in statistics/mathematics/technical science

Job description

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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.

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 Officer, AML Independent Validation Statistician - C11 (Hybrid), Malaysia (Internal Job : Model/Anlys/Valid Intmd Anlyst - C11) 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 programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The AML Independent Validation (IV) provides assurance that the Bank's AML tools are well controlled and fit for purpose. IV operates independently of the tools’ development departments to ensure the objectivity of the validation process.

This is a position for persons who have learned quantitative methods and programming language (Python, SQL, SAS or R) and want to develop their competences in a global company in a team of experts. Fluency in English and very good oral and written communication skills are necessary to present validation findings in a clear, understandable manner both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities:

• Perform independent validation of tools used in AML using programming statistical software.
• Prepare validation reports in a detailed, structured and clear manner, describing the outcomes of the analysis performed and include a conclusion based on the validation.
• Consult findings with stakeholders such as tool owners and developers.
• 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:

• Statistical/data analytical skills - including both calculation and interpretation of outcome.
• Programming and statistical/data analytical skills in at least one of the following: SQL, Python, SAS, R.
• Very goodEnglish language skills (both written and oral).
• At least bachelor’s degree in statistics/mathematics/technical science. Degree in economics/banking may be considered if strong analytical skills proved.
• Knowledge of AML will be an asset.
• Ability to work non-standard business hours (including weekends and holidays, if necessary) as determined by business needs.

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

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Risk Analytics, Modeling, and Validation

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.

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 Officer, AML Independent Validation Statistician - C11 (Hybrid), Malaysia (Internal Job : Model/Anlys/Valid Intmd Anlyst - C11) 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 programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The AML Independent Validation (IV) provides assurance that the Bank's AML tools are well controlled and fit for purpose. IV operates independently of the tools’ development departments to ensure the objectivity of the validation process.

This is a position for persons who have learned quantitative methods and programming language (Python, SQL, SAS or R) and want to develop their competences in a global company in a team of experts. Fluency in English and very good oral and written communication skills are necessary to present validation findings in a clear, understandable manner both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities:

• Perform independent validation of tools used in AML using programming statistical software.
• Prepare validation reports in a detailed, structured and clear manner, describing the outcomes of the analysis performed and include a conclusion based on the validation.
• Consult findings with stakeholders such as tool owners and developers.
• 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:

• Statistical/data analytical skills - including both calculation and interpretation of outcome.
• Programming and statistical/data analytical skills in at least one of the following: SQL, Python, SAS, R.
• Very goodEnglish language skills (both written and oral).
• At least bachelor’s degree in statistics/mathematics/technical science. Degree in economics/banking may be considered if strong analytical skills proved.
• Knowledge of AML will be an asset.
• Ability to work non-standard business hours (including weekends and holidays, if necessary) as determined by business needs.

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

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Job Family Group:

Risk Management

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Job Family:

Risk Analytics, Modeling, and Validation

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Credible Challenge, Data Analysis, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients.

Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition explains what we do and Citi Leadership Standards explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We strive to earn and maintain our clients’ and the public’s trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our Leadership Standards are a common set of skills and expected behaviors that illustrate how our employees should work every day to be successful and strengthens our ability to execute against our strategic priorities.

Diversity is a key business imperative and a source of strength at Citi. We serve clients from every walk of life, every background and every origin. Our goal is to have our workforce reflect this same diversity at all levels. Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work, where individuals are promoted based on merit, where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop are widely available to all.

Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients.

Citi’s Mission and Value Proposition explains what we do and Citi Leadership Standards explain how we do it. Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. We strive to earn and maintain our clients’ and the public’s trust by constantly adhering to the highest ethical standards and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Our Leadership Standards are a common set of skills and expected behaviors that illustrate how our employees should work every day to be successful and strengthens our ability to execute against our strategic priorities.

Diversity is a key business imperative and a source of strength at Citi. We serve clients from every walk of life, every background and every origin. Our goal is to have our workforce reflect this same diversity at all levels. Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work, where individuals are promoted based on merit, where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop are widely available to all.

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