Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst

PowerToFly; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst in Penang, Malaysia. This intermediate role involves analyzing compliance and AML-related cases, reviewing potential transactions, and ensuring efficiency in processing. Candidates should ideally have a Bachelor’s degree and 0-5 years of relevant experience. This position promises ample learning opportunities and growth within a collaborative team environment. Join today and make a difference in the financial landscape.

Benefits

Access to telehealth options

Learning and development resources

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of relevant experience in compliance or AML issues.
• Strong analytical skills needed for decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on compliance matches.
• Work with Global/Regional Sanctions Ops.
• Ensure effective transaction processing.
• Identify and resolve compliance issues.
• Participate in audits and project initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Effective communication

Fundamental comprehension of financial regulations

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Job description

Shape your Career with Citi

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‑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.

We’re currently looking for a high‑caliber professional to join our team as Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst (Internal Job Title: Cash and Trade Proc Analyst) based in Penang, 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 decisions 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.
• We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

In this role, you’re expected to:

This position is an intermediate level role that involves analyzing complex cases related to Compliance/AML issues and requires analytical skills and decision making in accordance with Citi internal policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines. The role will require reviewing and resolving potential matches for payable, receivable and trade transactions.

• Review and provide feedback on potential matches generated by internal systems for various compliance regulations.
• Work closely with Global/Regional Sanctions Ops and Regional Cash/Trade Processing Ops.
• Ensure transactions are processed efficiently, act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), and recommend process improvements.
• Ensure potential matches are reviewed and resolved in a timely manner while complying with Citi internal policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions to problems through data analysis, technical experience and precedent.
• Anticipate and respond to requests for deliverables from internal and external clients and vendors (if applicable).
• Participate in internal and external audit reviews.
• Contribute to and collaborate with Global/Regional Sanctions Ops on projects and initiatives.
• Identify the root cause of compliance issues identified during the Manager Control Assessment and undertake corrective action to ensure immediate compliance.
• 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 judgement 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:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
• 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Fundamental comprehension of financial industry regulations
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Effective communication and analytical skills

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

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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