Entry-Level Sanctions Processing Analyst (Hybrid)

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Getzville, NY seeks an entry level Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst to review and research funds transfers against sanctions lists. You will determine true matches, document findings, and escalate to compliance as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing transactions, gathering information, preparing reports, identifying false hits, and supporting process improvements while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Strong knowledge of AML/OFAC and sanctions.
• Experience with banking and payment formats (ISO, Swift, FED, Chips).

Responsibilities

• Review and action payment transactions held for sanction related matches
• Investigate and obtain additional information to make a sound decision
• Engage and escalation to compliance and AML teams when appropriate
• Prepare and compile reports
• Identify repetitive false hits
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and follow through on implementation
• Understand payment processing and formats
• Crosstrain for various internal roles within the department, and provide back-up coverage for those roles as needed
• Assist as required for control, risk, daily activities, and transaction services projects
• Perform all required tasks within established procedures and controls to minimize losses

Skills

Analytical thinking

AML/OFAC knowledge

Banking & payments knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Multitasking & prioritization

Communication skills

Funds transfer experience

MS Excel/Word proficiency

Flexibility for weekends/holidays

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Citi in Getzville, NY seeks an entry level Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst to review and research funds transfers against sanctions lists. You will determine true matches, document findings, and escalate to compliance as needed.

Responsibilities include reviewing transactions, gathering information, preparing reports, identifying false hits, and supporting process improvements while adhering to regulatory requirements.