Sanction Screening Junior Analyst of Supporting Documentation

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Private medical care

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Sport card

Volunteer day off

Cafeteria benefits

Incentive program

Employee discounts

Remuneration policy

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Sanction Screening Junior Analyst of Supporting Documentation to join the SOHO team. The role focuses on capturing and screening information from client documents in line with sanctions regulations across EMEA, with an emphasis on accuracy and timely processing.

You will work with cross-border teams, handle data extraction and classification, and support ongoing projects while maintaining high standards and compliance. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English at minimum B2 level.
• Understanding sanctions policies and general current affairs is beneficial.
• Keen eye for detail and the ability to read document context.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry; able to work under time pressure.
• Willingness to work during public holidays; knowledge of Russian or French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transactions are processed efficiently.
• Handle ad-hoc data analysis and reporting requests.
• Participate in tests of applications outside normal hours.
• Communicate daily with Citi branches globally.
• Extract and classify data from supporting documentation per sanctions rules.
• Disposition sanction matches per regulations and Citi standards.
• Contribute to projects and ongoing training initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Readiness to work holidays

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sanction Screening Junior Analyst of Supporting Documentation

Job Overview

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. The SOHO team is responsible for sanction screening of supporting documentation for EMEA countries. The Sanction Screening Junior Analyst of Supporting Documentation is a role responsible for capturing and screening elements in documentation provided by Clients in line with regulations, and to act as an expert in process of screening supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure transactions are processed efficiently
• Handle ad-hoc requests such as data analysis, preparation of reports etc.
• Participation in tests of applications scheduled outside of working hours
• Cooperation and daily communication with other Citi branches globally
• Extraction and classification of data from supplementary documentation in accordance with sanctions regulations and Citi standards
• Disposition of sanction matches in accordance with sanctions regulations and Citi standards
• Participate in projects and initiatives, take part in regular courses

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (minimum B2 level)
• Understanding of sanction policies/regulations as well as being up to date with international relations and sanctions in general will be an advantage
• A keen eye for detail combined with ability to read the context of a given document, analytical skills
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively within a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and data entry skills
• Ability to work under time pressure and in constantly changing environment
• Readiness to work during public holidays
• Russian or French language knowledge will be an additional asset

Benefits

• Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings
• 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
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