Citi Group Sanctions Operations Processing Analyst Hybrid - Getzville NY 

United States, New York 

373670813

A 2nd Level OFAC Analyst is responsible for reviewing and researching funds transfer that contain potential matches to government sanctions or internal watch list. This includes determining if there is a true match, performing and documenting research, reporting, and escalating to compliance units when appropriate. In addition, the analyst will perform similar functions on additional products such as CitiChecking, CitiDirect, CSAW and CitiFT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and action payment transactions held for sanction related matches

• Investigate and obtain additional information to make a sound decision

• Engage and escalate to various compliance and AML teams when appropriate

• Prepare and compile reports

• Identify repetitive false hits

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and follow through on implementation

• Understand payment processing and formats

• Training period of up to 6 months in office

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with strong time management skills
• Analytical and deductive reasoning skills
• Banking and payment knowledge including Swift, FED, Chips is preferred
• Understanding of regulatory practices in AML, OFAC and sanctions is preferred
• Ability to work in high-volume, high pressure processing environment
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Related experience in funds transfer and/or sanction screening
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
• College degree preferred
• Must be able to work occasional weekends

Education Level:Associates Degree

Job Category:Transaction Processing

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

Grade/Level:B10

Anticipated Posting Close Date:

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