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GF - Senior AML Analyst (FIU)

Description

Role and Responsibilities:

Conduct AML investigations and review of escalation from Citi Business and AML Hub
Present findings of investigations to senior managers of AML Compliance and other Citigroup units
Perform compliance reviews (on-boarding and maintenance) in conjunction with Citi Businesses, particularly in relation to high risk/SPF customers and as required by policy
Implement and/or provide input of Manager's Control Assessment at country level
Lead ad-hoc projects and provide appropriate guidance to members of the project teams
Responsible for the appropriate collection and analysis of documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns
Interface with relevant units and the business in regards to compliance reviews, investigations, as well as other ad-hoc projects
Document review findings, ensure awareness of conclusions and prepare a report of findings for Compliance and Business management
Draft STRs, recommend relationship retention or termination, and track recommendations and account closures, as required
Responsible for communicating with senior managers, members of the Business and other Citigroup AML monitoring units to ensure findings are incorporated in all aspects of the AML control program

Qualifications

Requirements:
The candidate must possess:

Excellent organizational, time management and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface and partner with Citi businesses in Singapore
Strong negotiation, analytical and organizational skills
The ability to work effectively, under pressure, in a rapidly changing environment, as well as autonomously and as an effective member of a dynamic team
Effective communication skills, both written and oral, particularly in the context of delivering clear and concise recommendations and feedback
Strong analytic skills and a good understanding of conducting funds tracing and transaction analysis using Excel
Excellent research skills including experience with online research tools and databases
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficiency in a foreign language (Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia or other Asia Pacific languages) is a plus but not a requirement

Must be familiar with the following materials:

Laws and regulations applicable to money laundering in Singapore, as well as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the USA Patriot Act, OFAC, FinCEN requirements and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) requirements and guidelines
The Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), including recent FATF Annual Reports
Qualifications/Experience:
Graduate Degree from a recognized university (Accountancy, Banking, Business, Economics or Law) or relevant professional qualification in financial services or audit
Post Graduate Degree is a plus

Minimum five (5) years' experience in:

Conducting AML investigations, including undertaking customer transaction reviews and open source research, with the aim of identifying potentially suspicious activity
Conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) related tasks, particularly on high risk customers
Preparing/reviewing and/or filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs)
Familiar with AML typologies and risks associated with banking

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