Kyc Operations Specialist

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Job Overview

The KYC Operations Analyst 1 is an entry-level position responsible for participating in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting activities in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to assist in the development and management of a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Key Responsibilities

Create the KYC Record in the KYC system sourcing information from internal and external sources by the agreed deadline

Proactively interact with relationship management teams and compliance to update system with information until final approval of KYC Record

Review information from internal and external sources for company news (Firm website, Regulatory websites, Company website, Dun & Bradstreet, Google etc.)

Validate the information within the KYC Record and CIP document to ensure completeness and accurate (Company/Entity Formation documents, Ownership, Management, etc.)

Complete KYC Record incorporating local regulatory requirements / Global BSU Standards and policies

Take responsibility for KYC Record and associated documentation completion from initiation to approval

Maintain BSU tool current and be able to demonstrate work carried out

Report workflow progress to supervisor

Ensure KYC workflow tool is kept up to date, ensuring all mandatory fields, status and commentary reflect an accurate representation of the status at all times

Meet agreed daily targets for KYC Record review and completion within agreed Service Level Agreement timeframes

Update workflow database regularly throughout the day

Highlight any discrepancies to Senior Case Managers, Control Team and Section Managers

Escalate any negative news and high-risk cases to RM/PAM/AML Compliance department

Assist in departmental projects as required

Communication / Reporting

Manage upward communication – Huddle updates, escalations, issues/ concerns etc.

Track and report time log (CMs and Case Researcher) daily

Monitor operational metrics required for management level reporting

Knowledge/Experience

1 – 3 years’ experience in banking, finance, or law

Experience in control/risk or Compliance (AML/KYC) function (an advantage)

Knowledge of European Union regulatory KYC/AML requirements

Flexible enough to work as per Business timings.

Previous relevant experience preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience

ACAMS certified (an advantage

Job Family Group

Operations - Services

Job Family

Business KYC

Time Type

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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