Citibank
Citibank presently has a job opening for suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the position of a KYC Operations Analyst in Dubai, UAE. This job has recently been posted by Company’s career page and is now open for all interested applicants.
Job Purpose of A KYC Operations Analyst
- To conduct research for company information from both internal and external sources, documenting specifics required to satisfy regulations.
- There are differing requirements depending on where the account is being opened.
- There is a constant need for KYC record review as there are periodic renewals of the required due diligence carried out based on the risk of the client.
Duties of A KYC Operations Analyst
- 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.
- Validate the information within the KYC Record and CIP document to ensure completeness and accurate.
- 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.
- Lead the remediation activity if any.
- Assist in departmental projects as required.
- Act as SME within the team and support new joiners.
- Manage makers team in absence of TL.
- Manage upward communication Huddle updates, escalations, issues/ concerns etc.
- Track and report time log (CMs and Case Researcher) on a daily basis.
- Monitor operational metrics required for management level reporting.
- Accurate time tracking in the PTS system.
Who Can Apply?
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business/Finance, Math, Economics, Engineering, Optimization, or Law.
Certification
- ACAMS certified (an advantage).
Experience
- 1-2 years’ experience in banking, finance, or law.
- Experience in control/risk or Compliance (AML/KYC) function (an advantage).
Skills & Knowledge Desired
- Strong Negotiations skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PPT).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Other languages an advantage like French/German/Arabic.
- Proficient use of Citi KYC applications (an advantage).
- Customer Services orientated.
- Ability to develop strong professional relationships.
- Strong research skills.
- Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Ability to work well under pressure and tight time frames.
- MIS and metrics and efficiency analysis skills.
- Pro-active, flexible, have good organizational skills and must be team player.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
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