Analyst/Quality Assurance for Swiss Client Review & Investigation Hub

at  Citigroup Inc

Analyst/Quality Assurance for Swiss Client Review & Investigation Hub
The Quality Assurance Analyst is an intermediate position responsible for performing risk and compliance reviews in coordination with the broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team. The overall objective is to utilize in-depth AML knowledge to review, analyze and conduct effective due diligence and investigations on higher risk cases that may be a potential risk to Citi.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years’ relevant experience (AML, FIU), Quality Control experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge of AML regulations preferred
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

• Review of transaction monitoring alerts closed by Analyst to ensure that quality of review is within the required standards;
• Compile the review outcome and provide feedback on standardization of alert monitoring process;
• Reviewing transaction monitoring alerts versus quality standards;
• Preparing QA reviewer reports;
• Executing peer review of the Unit’s specialists - providing internal control results to QC manager on a regular basis;
• Conduct investigations and research on potentially suspicious clients using various internal and external systems and databases
• Conduct Cross Sector reviews among multiple Citi business lines.
• Document and report the review/investigation findings and prepare case files with the required supporting documentation
• Summarize, in writing, clear and concise findings of the investigation
• Advise senior management on next steps and provide recommendations on the next course of action (relationship retention, termination, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR))
• Manage risk by analyzing the root cause of issues and impact to business
• Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
• Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.
• Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.
• 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.