Sanctions Analyst I — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Sanctions Junior Analyst to join the Sanctions EMEA Team. This entry-level role focuses on processing sanctions controls and ensuring timely, accurate transaction screening in a global financial institution.

You will verify documentation, collaborate with bank units, and help maintain compliance with policies while supporting colleagues across teams in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanctions, AML, or KYC is a plus.
• Fluent English (written and spoken, B2+).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Customer-oriented with focus on service quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under time pressure and in a changing environment.
• Cyrillic knowledge is an asset.
• Willingness to work shifts including early, mid, late and holidays on rotation.

Responsibilities

• Verify transactions and documentation against sanctions requirements within defined timelines.
• Collaborate with other bank units.
• Ensure compliance with Citi procedures.
• Active order management from receipt to completion with status tracking.
• Identify and escalate issues encountered during daily activities.
• Provide support to other teams as directed by the manager.
• Assess risk when business decisions are made, ensuring regulatory and policy compliance.

Skills

Sanctions/AML experience

Attention to detail

Customer-focused service

Team player

Time management under deadlines

Ability to work under pressure

Cyrillic knowledge asset

Job description

Citi is seeking a Sanctions Junior Analyst to join the Sanctions EMEA Team. This entry-level role focuses on processing sanctions controls and ensuring timely, accurate transaction screening in a global financial institution.

You will verify documentation, collaborate with bank units, and help maintain compliance with policies while supporting colleagues across teams in a fast-paced, changing environment.