Senior KYC AML Analyst Assistant Vice President

Senior KYC AML Analyst Assistant Vice President

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Job Overview

Sr KYC AML Analyst, AVP This role will play a critical role in supporting the Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. This individual will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the team, providing guidance and mentorship, and offering essential management support. The role involves hands-on work with internal controls (MCAs), managing work allocation from the pipeline, and contributing to strategic business projects.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the KYC team, providing guidance, training, and support on complex KYC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay abreast of changes in KYC regulations, industry best practices, and internal policies, disseminating critical information to the team.
• Assist in resolving complex KYC cases and escalations at onboarding and refresh and Material change Events.
• Provide support to team management, including reporting, performance monitoring, and operational oversight.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the KYC operations.
• Actively participate in and lead efforts related to the design, implementation, and review of Manager's Control Assessments (MCAs) for KYC processes.
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place and operating effectively to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
• Regularly review the incoming KYC pipeline, assessing workload, complexity, and priorities.
• Efficiently assign cases to team members, ensuring equitable distribution and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor team productivity and escalate potential bottlenecks or capacity issues to management.
• Contribute to and lead various business projects aimed at enhancing KYC systems, processes, and overall operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Technology, Risk, and Compliance, to drive project objectives.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of experience in KYC, AML, financial crime compliance, or a related regulatory field in a senior or SME capacity.
• Individual must have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Individual must work well under tight deadlines, manage priorities, and complete assigned tasks with minimal management follow up.
• Candidate has quantitative skills with a high proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft based programs.
• Keen attention to detail with developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

• Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience