Citibank Nigeria Limited Recruitment for AML Analyst

Citibank Nigeria Limited, the leading global financial services company, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: AML Analyst

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Family Group: Compliance and Control
Job Family: AML Compliance & Risk Mgmt

Job Background / Context

• The role will assist with CitiKYC and PFG implementations. The role will perform AML investigations and compliance reviews. The FTE is based in Nigeria but is a resource to assist in covering the rest of SSA on AML Investigations and reviews when necessary.  

Job Purpose

• Assist by performing AML investigations and Compliance Reviews.
• Contribute to a 'no surprise' culture by educating and communicating compliance awareness throughout the organization and escalating all potential or identified regulatory issues appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with CitiKYC and PFG Implementations
• Performing compliance reviews and AML investigations, when escalated
• Review and approve high risk customer KYC/due diligence
• Perform enhanced due diligence on targeted customers
• Undertake AML related investigations arising from internal monitoring as well as ad hoc referrals
• Providing feedback to relevant AMLCOs regarding detected weaknesses, coordinating the corrective action and tracking implementation
• Developing and providing guidance regarding conducting FIU responsibilities in a standardised manner
• Collaborate with the Business, AML Advisory and other Compliance partners as required
• Assist relevant AMLCOs in reporting suspicious activity to the relevant authorities in a timely manner
• Assist in responding to search requests by local Regulators, Law Enforcement and other Governmental Bodies
• Respond to sanctions related escalations and investigations
• Attend and where necessary, lead AML related customer interactions

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or degree in any other discipline.
• Operations, Control, risk related experience, though not compulsory, will be an added advantage.

Knowledge / Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience out of which, at least, 7 must have been in a relevant area
• Knowledge of relevant AML regulations and industry guidance
• Good understanding of corporate banking and investment banking products
• Experience in AML investigations, particularly in relation to Suspicious Activity Reporting
• Experience in compliance/KYC reviews, e.g. account opening or periodic reviews
• Experience related to financial investigations; AML, fraud or counter terrorism

Skills:

• Strong written and personal communication skills
• Significant attention to detail
• Ability to manage and facilitate multiple projects
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work individually and in teams on all aspects of AML
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications
• Ability to embrace new technologies.

Competencies:

• Highly organised and methodical with close attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to co-operative and collaborative working.
• Strong team player willing to learn and share experience with other team members.
• Flexibility to work with changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• Citi offers a variety of benefits and resources to help you live well. Use them to invest in yourself, including your health, future, and well-being.
• Living well is about more than good physical health. It's about your financial well-being, too.
• That's why we offer a variety of resources to help you save and be well in all aspects of your life.

Application Closing Date
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