Sanctions Junior Analyst (fixed-term contract)

Citi; Olsztyn; Hybrid; PLN 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan contributions

Private medical care

Life insurance

Job summary

Citi Solutions Center Poland is seeking a Sanctions Junior Analyst to join a global financial institution. The role focuses on processing sanctions controls for the L1 level with emphasis on accuracy, timely execution, and policy adherence.

You will engage in training, risk awareness, and cross-team collaboration in a hybrid environment. The position offers a base salary with additional benefits, a casual business culture, and a hybrid work model (up to 2 days at home per week).

Qualifications

• Good understanding of English written and spoken (B2 level or higher).
• Knowledge of Cyrillic is a strong asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to understand context.
• Being up to date with international relations and sanctions developments is an advantage.
• Experience in documentation handling is an advantage.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work under time pressure and in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute sanctions controls as part of the L1 role in accordance with policies and other documents defining standards for sanctions control.
• Complete all mandatory training on time and maintain up-to-date knowledge of sanctions regulations.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach by identifying and escalating issues related to applications, processes, or controls.
• Cooperate with other Citi units and stakeholders specified in procedures and policies as well as provide essential support within the department, including training.
• Initiate and implement continuous improvements, quality enhancements, and standardization across departmental processes.
• Conduct analyses to support process management based on statistical data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations.
• Perform additional activities supporting daily operations and control activities within the team.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrate 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Cyrillic knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

L1 EMEA Team is responsible for sanctions screening of cash transactions for EMEA countries. The Sanctions Junior Analyst is an entry-level role responsible for processing relatively complex to complex tasks as part of the sanctions controls performed in the department. The overall objective is to ensure the highest quality of customer service through the timely and accurate execution of controls, in accordance with policies and other documents defining standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute sanctions controls as part of the L1 role in accordance with policies and other documents defining standards for sanctions control
• Complete all mandatory training on time and maintain up-to-date knowledge of sanctions regulations
• Demonstrate a proactive approach by identifying and escalating issues related to applications, processes, or controls
• Cooperate with other Citi units and stakeholders specified in procedures and policies as well as provide essential support within the department, including training
• Initiate and implement continuous improvements, quality enhancements, and standardization across departmental processes
• Conduct analyses to support process management based on statistical data, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations
• Perform additional activities supporting daily operations and control activities within the team
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrate 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

• Good understanding of English written and spoken (B2 level or higher)
• Knowledge of Cyrillic is a strong asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data entry skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to understand context
• Being up to date with international relations and sanctions developments is an advantage
• Experience in documentation handling is an advantage
• Great communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to work under time pressure and in a constantly changing environment

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include:

• Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee's pensionable earnings (PPE Program)
• Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)
• Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates
• Additional benefits from Company's Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.
• Additional day off for volunteering
• Cafeteria/ flex benefit - a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.
• Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award
• Special offers and discounts for employees
• Click here to review the Remuneration Regulations extract.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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Job Family Group

Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family

Cash Management

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

62 070,00 zł - 90 630,00 zł

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

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