KDG Analyst at Citibank Nigeria Limited

Citibank Nigeria Limited, the leading global financial services company, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: KDG Analyst

Job ID: 20216656
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Compliance and Control
Employee Status: Regular

Job Family Group: Compliance and Control
Job Family: Business KYC

Job Description

• The Nigeria Corporate Banking and Global subsidiaries group is seeking a Know Your Customer (KYC) Analyst to research, prepare and complete the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) due diligence records for UK client base;
• The candidate will be a member of a dedicated team focused on the KYC required by Citi on its Financial Institutions clients;
• The team is responsible for the timely completion of KYC records in assigned portfolio, including “onboarding” and “renewal” records, and managing the population in regard to any expired records;
• Role is 100% and training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare client-specific KYC-related analyses and complete Customer Acquisition Due Diligence where required
• Work with the Business Support Unit to assess documentation requirements for client legal entities and jurisdictions
• Interact with clients to obtain KYC and other compliance information and documentation where escalations from BSU 2.0 are raised
• Liaise with internal Compliance personnel on the application of KYC policy;
• Liaise with Sales Account Managers to ascertain information on the purpose of client accounts, transaction volumes etc.
• Interact with clients, parent account bankers, subsidiary bankers and product partners on AML and KYC-related issues
• Support the wider EMEA KA team with projects which help the organization meet its regulatory deliverables.
• Undertake KYC activities for the on-boarding of new clients, working closely with the BSU to ensure timely on-boarding and reduction of touch points
• Act as KYCO for approval of KYC records for UK on behalf of Coverage Business
• Assist Coverage team with all KYC related activities (NCOF, NAOF, Credit Only, Client On-boarding, etc)
• Review and evaluate recent negative news related to clients

Skills / Qualifications

• A BSc / BA degree
• A postgraduate degree and relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential
• Self-starter, able to work independently when needed, and to prioritize tasks
• Team Player, able to work in partnership with other individuals on day-to-day and long term projects
• Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
• Experience with MS Office tools: PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint
• Attention to detail with strong follow-up and good judgment
• “Owner/Completer” approach

Knowledge / Experience:

• Experience and knowledge of KYC preferred, particularly in the Correspondent Banking space;
• Compliance knowledge an advantage;
• Experience working in a global, dynamic environment;
• Knowledge of Citi and Citi KYC systems an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience, preferably in Banking;
• Client Service experience and/or Front Office experience helpful;

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note

• Citigroup is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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