Sanctions Ops Analyst - Entry Level Compliance & Research

Citigroup Inc.; Getzville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup Inc. in Getzville, NY is seeking an entry-level Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst to review and research funds transfers that may match government sanctions or internal watch lists.

You will determine true matches, perform research, and escalate to compliance units as needed while supporting ongoing processing activities. The role emphasizes ability to work in a high-volume, high-pressure environment with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Analytical and deductive reasoning skills.
• Banking and payment knowledge including ISO, Swift, FED, Chips is preferred.
• Understanding of regulatory practices in AML, OFAC and Sanctions is preferred.
• Ability to work in high-volume, high pressure processing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Related experience in funds transfer and/or sanction screening.
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review and action payment transactions held for sanction related matches.
• Investigate and obtain additional information to make a sound decision.
• Engage and escalate to various compliance and AML teams when appropriate.
• Prepare and compile reports.
• Identify repetitive false hits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and follow through on implementation.
• Understand payment processing and formats.
• Crosstrain for various internal roles within the department, and provide back-up coverage for those roles as needed.
• Assist as required for control, risk, daily activities, and transaction services projects.
• Perform all required tasks within established procedures and controls to minimize losses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deductive reasoning

Verbal communication

Written communication

Excel

Word

Multi-tasking

AML/OFAC

Banking knowledge

ISO/Swift

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Citigroup Inc. in Getzville, NY is seeking an entry-level Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst to review and research funds transfers that may match government sanctions or internal watch lists.

You will determine true matches, perform research, and escalate to compliance units as needed while supporting ongoing processing activities. The role emphasizes ability to work in a high-volume, high-pressure environment with strong analytical and communication skills.