Sanctions Screening & Risk Operations Analyst

Citi; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an Operations Sanctions Analyst to review and disposition sanctions alerts, enforce global standards, and support compliance for LatAm cash operations. You will analyze alerts during account openings and maintenance, report unusual activity, and collaborate with Compliance and Internal Audit to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations, risks and typologies.
• Knowledge of compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish; Portuguese language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing alerts customers/transactions with Sanction Screening list during the account opening, before a transaction is processed or received and/or during account maintenance.
• Report unusual client activities that might be related to sanctioned individuals, money laundering or terrorist financing.
• Conducting searches and recording evidence from internal systems, the internet, commercial databases and enquiry with business or Compliance contacts within the organization.
• Accumulating facts from investigations that will be utilized for Senior Management presentations, Compliance, Internal Audit or any other related stakeholder to determine the compliance of a customer/transaction with Citi and regulation policies.
• Ensure that all alert analysis and investigations are performed within timeframe provided in the policy and stipulated in the SLA’s with the countries.

Skills

Analytical skills

AML & sanctions knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Self-starter/adaptive

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Banking experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Citi in Tampa, Florida, is seeking an Operations Sanctions Analyst to review and disposition sanctions alerts, enforce global standards, and support compliance for LatAm cash operations. You will analyze alerts during account openings and maintenance, report unusual activity, and collaborate with Compliance and Internal Audit to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

The role requires bilingual English/Spanish communication and strong analytical skills.