Legal Support Officer - AML

Citigroup Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Tampa, Florida seeks a Legal Officer to manage AML information exchanges with peer institutions and oversee a caseload of investigative matters.

The role requires strong writing, analytical and communication skills to enrich data across Citi’s AML program. Responsibilities include documenting requests, preparing case files, analyzing information to spot unusual patterns, and liaising with compliance to ensure timely responses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong analytical, including distilling large information to key connections.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative with global partners across functions.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Strong research skills including online search tools.
• Attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain a secure database of information exchange requests from peer institutions.
• Prepare case files for review (media search results, statements, copies of documents).
• Collect and analyze information to identify unusual transaction patterns.
• Follow-up with internal and external stakeholders to obtain additional information.
• Document research, analysis, and communications in Citi systems.
• Follow-up to identify information to support timely responses.
• Liaise with compliance partners to facilitate information exchange.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaboration

Organization

Time management

Project management

Research skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Legal Officer will manage the intake and preparation of anti-money laundering (AML) investigation information exchanges with peer financial institutions in furtherance of Citi’s AML program. The incumbent will document and manage a caseload of investigative matters, conduct research over available bank systems to enrich investigative data, and effectively utilize strong writing, analytical and communications skills to disperse and collect AML information from across the bank.

Responsibilities:

• Document and maintain a secure database of incoming and outgoing requests for information from peer institutions consistent with applicable Bank Secrecy Act – AML regulations.
• Prepare case files for review (e.g. media search results, copies of statements/checks, results from internal system searches etc.).
• Collect and analyze information to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns.
• Follow-up with internal and external stakeholders to develop additional information in support of case investigations.
• Document all research, analysis, and communications conducted in the applicable Citi systems.
• Follow-up with stakeholders as needed to identify additional information in support of the case and to facilitate timely responses to requests.
• Liaise with compliance partners to facilitate the effective and timely exchange of information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5-8 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to distill large volumes of information to identify key connections and investigative leads.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Can work collaboratively with cluster and global partners in other functional units.
• Excellentorganizational, time management, and project management skills.
• Excellentresearch skills including experience with online search tools.
• Strong Attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with MS office.

Job Family Group: Legal

Job Family: Legal Professionals

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Tampa Florida United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $79,120.00 - $118,680.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date

Sept 25, 2026

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