[Vacancy] Unit Analyst - Citibank Berhad Malaysia Financial Intelligence ~ MJH

Position : Unit Analyst
Company: Citibank Berhad Malaysia Financial Intelligence
Location : Sarawak

Description Role & Responsibilities

Conduct AML investigations and review investigative work performed by peers in relation to high risk customers.
Present findings of investigations to senior managers of AML Compliance and other Citigroup units.
Perform compliance reviews (on-boarding and maintenance), particularly in relation to high risk customers.
Implement and/or provide oversight 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.
Conduct research via available Bank systems and commercial databases, as well as the Internet.
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.

Conduct QA reviews of case files, case tracking logs and various AML processes

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 across APAC countries subject to the FIU’s oversight.
Strong negotiation, analytical and organizational skills.
T he 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.

Must Be Familiar With The Following Materials

Laws and regulations applicable to money laundering in Malaysia (AMLATFA). Knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the USA Patriot Act, OFAC will be an added advantage
Understanding on the various AML/CFT guidelines issued by Bank Negara Malaysia, Labuan FSA & Securities Commission.
Requirements and reporting of Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) and related guidelines; and
The Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF), including recent FATF Annual Reports.
Experience in regulatory investigations will be a plus.

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.
Between three to five (3 - 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; and
preparing/reviewing and/or filing Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).

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