Sanctions Screening Operations Analyst II

Citigroup; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citigroup in Tampa, FL is seeking an Operations Sanctions Analyst to review and disposition alerts generated through sanctions screening of transactions and customers. The role includes decision-making over escalation or closure of cases and supporting global standards compliance across Citi's Sanctions program.

Responsibilities include analyzing alerts at account opening or maintenance, reporting unusual activity, gathering evidence from internal systems and external sources, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years banking experience in compliance or risk.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze alerts in sanctions screening during account opening and maintenance.
• Report unusual client activities related to sanctions or ML/TF.
• Perform searches and collect evidence from internal systems and external sources.
• Compile facts for senior management and stakeholders to assess compliance.
• Ensure timelines align with policy and SLAs across countries.
• Monitor adherence to Global Sanctions Policy and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with teams to raise sanctions awareness and improvements.
• Escalate risks and maintain comprehensive sanctions framework.
• Edit sanctions reference materials and support training.
• Support Internal Audit and regulators during exams.

Skills

Analytical skills

AML and sanctions knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish

Portuguese knowledge

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Citigroup in Tampa, FL is seeking an Operations Sanctions Analyst to review and disposition alerts generated through sanctions screening of transactions and customers. The role includes decision-making over escalation or closure of cases and supporting global standards compliance across Citi's Sanctions program.

Responsibilities include analyzing alerts at account opening or maintenance, reporting unusual activity, gathering evidence from internal systems and external sources, and coordinating