KYC Operations Analyst (UAE Nationals Only) - DUBAI

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 16,337 - 24,506; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Dubai is seeking an entry-level KYC Operations Analyst to support AML monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting, helping develop and manage Citi's internal Know Your Client program. The role collaborates with Compliance and Relationship Management to ensure accurate KYC records and adherence to global BSU standards.

The position emphasizes assistance with due diligence, data validation and risk assessment, with a focus on maintaining robust KYC records and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, development, due diligence and approval of electronic KYC records and supporting appendices.
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information from internal and external sources.
• Update system information from initiation to approval of KYC record and report workflow progress to supervisor.
• Validate information within KYC records and CIP documents for completion and accuracy.
• Ensure KYC records meet local regulatory requirements and BSU standards.
• Maintain BSU tool.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, drive compliance with laws and regulations, escalate and report control issues.

Job description

KYC Operations Analyst (UAE Nationals Only) - DUBAI

The KYC Operations Analyst 1 is an entry‑level position responsible for participating in Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting activities in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to assist with the preparation, development, due diligence and approval of the electronic Know Your Client (KYC) record and supporting appendices.
• Create and maintain KYC records by obtaining information from internal and external sources (firm website, regulatory websites, etc.).
• Partner with Relationship Management and Compliance teams to update system information from initiation to approval of KYC record and report workflow progress to supervisor.
• Validate the information within KYC records and Customer Identification Program (CIP) documents to ensure completion and accuracy.
• Ensure KYC records incorporate local regulatory requirements / Global Business Support Unit (BSU) Standards.
• Maintain BSU tool.
• 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

• Previous relevant experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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