Sanctions Operations Lead, Securities Services

Citi; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Officer , Securities Services Sanctions Operations (SSO) – Hybrid

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Job Req Id:

25833630

Location(s):

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

May. 07, 2025

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Job Overview

Whether you’re at the start of your career or looking to discover your next adventure, your story begins here. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference at one of the world’s most global banks. We’re fully committed to supporting your growth and development from the start with extensive on-the-job training and exposure to senior leaders, as well as more traditional learning. You’ll also have the chance to give back and make a positive impact where we live and work through volunteerism.

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Securities Services Sanctions Operations (SSSO) is a global function of Level 2 potential sanctions match investigation, dispositioning, escalation, and other associated activities in the context of automatically and/or manually screened securities transactions, securities static data, and/or associated client static data.

Being the first line of defense, SSSO ensures that Citi securities services business lines remain compliant with the US, EU, UK, UN, and country-level sanctions regulations by executing controls implemented by the Firm.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Senior Officer , Securities Services Sanctions Operations (SSO) – Hybrid (Internal Job Title: Securities & Derivatives Analyst 2 - C10 ) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decision and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future. For instance:

Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.

We believe all parents deserve time to adjust to parenthood and bond with the newest members of their families. That’s why in early 2020 we began rolling out our expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to include Citi employees around the world.

Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

We have a variety of programs that help employees balance their work and life.

We are currently looking for a specialist supervisor (C10), who will be responsible for:

Resolve settlement issues, and serve as a SME (subject matter expert) to interpret against policies, guidelines or processes; escalate complex issues as needed

• Analyze data using data analysis tools and methodologies to make process improvement recommendations to senior management
• Utilize understanding of securities and derivatives settlement activities to interpret data, prepare reports, and present findings to management
• Identify policy gaps and formulate policies to aid in the streamlining of related work processes
• Assist with the implementation of assigned projects, including trade flow process enhancement initiatives
• Interpret data to make recommendations for launching new products, services, and upgraded platforms
• Minimizes risk to the bank by monitoring/providing solutions to errors and adhering to audit and control policies
• 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, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Desired skills:

• 3 years of relevant professional experience in security services, banking, compliance, and/or sanctions/AML/KYC monitoring,

• Strong awareness of the global geopolitical situation and its major themes, understanding of sanctions risk and its implications;

• Attention to detail and Investigative mindset (inherent curiosity, ability to spot patterns, research skills), diligence, discipline, and risk-averse approach;

• Resilience to stress and pressure, ability to work in a fast-paced environment against multiple and conflicting deadlines, multitasking;

• Strong command of English and MS Excel literacy (basic functions and pivot tables);

• Additional ones as per role requirements.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

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