KYC Operations Subject Matter Expert

Join our Citi KYC Team in Budapest and make your own progress in a supportive and friendly environment

The KYC Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) is responsible for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) monitoring, governance, oversight and regulatory reporting activities in coordination with the Compliance and Control team. The overall objective of this role is to develop and provide advisement for a dedicated internal KYC (Know Your Client) program at Citi.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for various aspects of risk and control, include but are not limited to Information Security, Continuation of Business and Records Management
• As a Subject Matter Expert participates in KYC completion of complex cases (ensure information and documentation complies with local regulation and Citi standards, update KYC forms and client profiles according to policy requirements and follow up with clients to ensure information is received on time)
• Conduct analysis of risk and associated controls to identify root cause and collaborate with peers and management to report findings with solutions to mitigate risk / control issues
• Provide support to business managers and Business Partner with peers and management on various activities, including developing and executing business plans within area of responsibility, developing compliance guidelines and completing monthly, quarterly, and other periodic risk & control reporting to be used for various forums
• Interface with Internal Audit (IA) and external audit to provide input on situations that create risk and legal liabilities for Citi
• Oversee situations that create risk and legal liabilities for Citi
• Act as a SME to senior stakeholders and other team members
• Complete AML and/or Sanctions training and support in the quality of operational processes by contributing to process improvement initiatives, supporting others in training and/or being a partner in discussion with other departments related to AML and Sanctions initiatives
• Support Team lead with project initiatives and drive quality improvement programs
• Act as Quality Hub level POC in liaison with Business Partners and quality related matters

Ideal background:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Bachelor's/University degree
• Proven ability to make effective and timely decisions
• Consistently able to anticipate and respond to customer/business needs
• Demonstrated ability to build and cultivate partnerships across business regions
• Experience in Control/Risk or Compliance (AML/KYC) function or BSU area is an advantage
• Well-developed problem solving skills
• Enhanced Microsoft Office knowledge

What we can offer you:

By joining Citi Hungary, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive compensation package and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well:

• Cafeteria Program
• Home Office Allowance (for colleagues working in hybrid work models)
• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave)
• Private Medical Care Program and onsite medical rooms at our offices
• Pension Plan Contribution to voluntary pension fund
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a wide variety of learning and development programs, online course libraries and upskilling platforms, such as Udemy and Degreed
• Flexible work arrangements to support you in managing work - life balance
• Career progression opportunities across geographies and business lines
• Socially active employee communities with diverse networking opportunities

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities

Job Family Group:

Operations - Services

Job Family:

Business KYC

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Business Acumen, Credible Challenge, Laws and Regulations, Management Reporting, Policy and Procedure, Program Management, Referral and Escalation, Risk Controls and Monitors, Risk Identification and Assessment, Risk Remediation.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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