Senior Compliance Analyst- AML Investigation Job Details

Assigned Enterprise-wide responsibilities, including:
- Global coordination of high-risk investigations
- Escalation point for reputation risk matters
- Coordination with Legal on Execute investigations based on:
- Client On-boarding and Maintenance and Transaction monitoring referrals
- Government sources (e.g., subpoenas, NSLs, 314(a))
- Referrals from business partners and other control areas
- Prepare case files for review (e.g., media search results, copies of statements/check, results from internal system searches, etc.)
- Write and file Suspicious Activity Reports(SARs) and recommend relationship retention or termination, and track account closures as required
- Perform SAR maintenance and quality assessments
- Serve as point of contact on matters that impact an investigation or involve law enforcement contact
- Conduct investigations according to internal Citi AML procedures and process
- Collect and examine financial statements and documents to assist in identifying unusual transaction patterns

- Conduct research over available Bank systems, the Internet and Databases consistent with the resolution of investigations
- Document and report the investigation findings in the case management system and prepare reports to management as required
- Interact with Senior Management on the Compliance, Legal and business sector concerning AML issues and processes and recommend relationship retention or termination, and track account closures as required Responsible for communicating with internal and external entities, members of the sales team and other Citigroup AML monitoring unitsPrior work experience in a financial institution with job specific work experience in AML
- Knowledgeable of the laws applicable to money laundering, including the Bank Secrecy Act, The USA PATRIOT Act, US Treasury AML guidelines, OFAC requirements, and Suspicious Activity Reporting requirements.
- 4-Year College Degree or equivalent experience
- 5 years experience in reviewing and approving Know-Your-Customer files for complex banking products
- 5 years experience in investigating customer transactions and reviewing customer information
- 5 years experience with creating SARs
- Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills, and must be able to multi-task and complete projects on time.
- Should be a self-starter and organized, and must have the ability to work independently, without supervision.
- Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills.
- Strong research skills, advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience with the Internet and on-line research systems.