KYC Operations Analyst 1, Citi Commercial Bank (UAE Nationals Only)

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update KYC records using internal and external information by agreed deadlines.
• Review company news and validate entity formation, ownership, management, and customer identification documentation.
• Apply local regulatory requirements, global standards, and policies to KYC records.
• Maintain workflow tools and databases with accurate statuses, mandatory fields, commentary, and evidence.
• Meet daily review and completion targets within service-level timeframes.
• Escalate discrepancies, negative news, and high-risk cases to relevant control and AML compliance teams.
• Lead remediation activities, support departmental projects, act as a subject-matter expert, and support new joiners.
• Manage the makers team in the team lead's absence.

Knowledge and Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in banking, finance, or law.
• Experience in control, risk, or AML/KYC compliance is advantageous.
• Knowledge of European Union regulatory KYC/AML requirements.
• Flexible availability aligned with business timings.
• ACAMS certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• University degree, preferably in business, finance, mathematics, economics, engineering, optimization, or law.

Skills

• Strong negotiation, research, communication, organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure and tight timeframes.
• Management information, metrics, and efficiency analysis skills.
• Additional French, German, or Arabic language skills are advantageous.
• Proficient use of Citi KYC applications is advantageous.

Employment

• The position is full time.