Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst 2 (Level 2)

Citigroup; Pahang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Malaysia is looking for a Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst to analyze compliance and sanctions matches related to transactions. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, over 4 years of relevant experience in a financial setting, and strong communication skills. This full-time role involves engaging with compliance teams and recommending process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant regional or global experience in a financial institution.
• Experience in Transaction Banking products and handling regulatory/compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Analyze matches against various sanctions watchlists.
• Determine true matches and report cases to compliance team.
• Engage with AML and compliance teams.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Good PC software application knowledge, especially Microsoft Office

Team player

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to conduct training

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject preferred

Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA) or certification such as ACAMS

Job description

Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst 2 (Level 2)

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team 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.

Job Overview

At Citi, we connect millions of people across hundreds of cities and countries every day. Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) is a market‑leading, award‑winning provider of cash management, cards and trade solutions to financial institutions, public sector and corporate clients worldwide. The TTS Sanctions Operations function supports sanctions processes globally across Citi’s TTS business, driving efficient technology and processes, ensuring full compliance and delivering improvement programs.

Role

As a Level 2 Analyst you will analyze matches generated from transactions or client onboarding screenings against various government‑prescribed sanctions watchlists, internal lists and applicable regulations. You will determine true matches, perform detailed analysis, request additional information, report and escalate cases to the compliance team, and act in accordance with their instructions. Your service must maintain risk levels within Citi’s risk appetite while protecting the franchise across all TTS lines of business.

Key Activities

• Operate in a fast‑paced environment managing the work queue.
• Review and action compliance‑related matches.
• Investigate and obtain additional information to make sound decisions.
• Engage and appropriately engage with AML and other compliance teams.
• Prepare and compile reports as needed.
• Identify repetitive false hits and propose optimization opportunities.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement them.
• Understand payment processing and formats.
• Collaborate with Global/Regional Compliance, Transaction Services Business Compliance Officer, CSIS and Legal Counsel on compliance matters.
• Work with Client Service Teams to address client escalations promptly.
• Stay abreast of changes to Citi sanctions policies and apply them consistently.

Education level/or relevant experience(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in any subject preferred.
• Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, MBA) or certification such as ACAMS an advantage.
• Experience in Transaction Banking products and handling regulatory/compliance matters.
• 4+ years of relevant regional or global experience in a financial institution.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Good PC software application knowledge, especially Microsoft Office.
• Team player able to work in a highly challenging environment.
• Flexible work timing.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and problem‑solving ability.
• Making quick and reliable decisions under controls.
• Cooperation and daily communication with other Citi branches worldwide.
• Cooperation with teams in HUB following common goal approach.
• Monitoring of pending items portfolio to ensure timeliness.
• Identifying and reporting problems to a supervisor.

Job Family Group: Operations – Transaction Services

Job Family: Cash Management

Time Type: Full time

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