AML KYC Risk Evaluation Management Analyst in Belfast

By joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Role Overview: The AML KYC Risk Evaluation Management Analyst falls under the AML function that is responsible for conducting a risk evaluation of new and existing clients with certain high-risk attributes. A risk evaluation is a holistic assessment of these high-risk attributes reviewing in conjunction with the client’s KYC Profile to determine whether to on-board or maintain the relationship from an AML perspective. To achieve this goal, a REM analyst needs to be able to understand risk concepts, identify root causes, and analyze complex issues. This role offers an exciting entry point into Citi's dynamic AML KYC Risk Evaluation Management team, providing a solid foundation for your career in AML with significant opportunities for professional growth. Successful candidates must possess relevant work experience, critical thinking abilities to assess complex issues, and recent working knowledge of AML legislation and regulatory requirements to thrive in this specialised function.

What you'll be doing:

• Assess various components of the KYC Profile to support the disposition of the client. This may include: Client Information, Ownership Structure, Name Screening Matches, EDD, Product Profile, and Local Requirements
• Identify and analyze interconnected risks within a KYC Profile
• When necessary, independently investigate risks components to understand context and resolve material issues
• Provide clear, concise, and self-sustaining risk analyses that support the ultimate disposition of each KYC Profile reviewed
• Disposition each KYC Profile in a timely and effective manner
• Provide advice from an AML perspective on issues escalated by the Business
• Escalate AML concerns or any significant suspicious activities to senior management

What we'll need from you:

• Relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree and AML Certification preferred
• Ability to critically think and assess complex issues
• Recent working knowledge of AML legislation and regulatory requirements
• Ability to rapidly comprehend new and complex products
• Proactive, organized with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks on time

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we can offer you: We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well. By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits, Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.