KYC Analyst at CITIBANK

Ref Id: 18044053
Job Category: Compliance and Control
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: No

Job Purpose

• The Nigeria Corporate Banking and Global subsidiaries group is seeking a Know Your Customer (KYC) Analyst to research, prepare and complete the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) due diligence records for UK client base;
• The candidate will be a member of a dedicated team focused on the KYC required by Citi on its Financial Institutions clients;
• The team is responsible for the timely completion of KYC records in assigned portfolio, including “onboarding” and “renewal” records, and managing the population in regard to any expired records;
• Role is 100% and training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare client-specific KYC-related analyses and complete Customer Acquisition Due Diligence where required
• Work with the Business Support Unit to assess documentation requirements for client legal entities and jurisdictions
• Interact with clients to obtain KYC and other compliance information and documentation where escalations from BSU 2.0 are raised
• Undertake KYC activities for the on-boarding of new clients, working closely with the BSU to ensure timely on-boarding and reduction of touch points
• Act as KYCO for approval of KYC records for UK on behalf of Coverage Business
• Assist Coverage team with all KYC related activities (NCOF, NAOF, Credit Only, Client On-boarding, etc)
• Review and evaluate recent negative news related to clients
• Liaise with internal Compliance personnel on the application of KYC policy;
• Liaise with Sales Account Managers to ascertain information on the purpose of client accounts, transaction volumes etc.
• Interact with clients, parent account bankers, subsidiary bankers and product partners on AML and KYC-related issues
• Support the wider EMEA KA team with projects which help the organization meet its regulatory deliverables.

Requirements/Qualification
Knowledge/Experience:

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience and knowledge of KYC preferred, particularly in the Correspondent Banking space;
• Minimum 3-5 years of professional work experience, preferably in Banking;
• Client Service experience and/or Front Office experience helpful;
• Compliance knowledge an advantage;
• Experience working in a global, dynamic environment;
• Knowledge of Citi and Citi KYC systems an advantage.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential;
• Experience with MS Office tools: PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint;
• Attention to detail with strong follow-up and good judgment;
• “Owner/Completer” approach;
• Self-starter, able to work independently when needed, and to prioritise tasks;
• Team Player, able to work in partnership with other individuals on day-to-day and long term projects.
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Valuing Diversity:

• Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce.
• Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organisational success.