Senior Officer, Securities Services Sanctions Operations (SSSO) – Hybrid

About the Role SSSO is Citi's global sanctions compliance function for securities services, handling sanctions investigations, dispositions, escalations, and related activities across screened transactions and data. As a Senior Officer, you will be part of the first line of defense, ensuring Citi's securities services stay compliant with US, EU, UK, UN, and country sanctions regulations through policy controls and risk management. The role is based in Kuala Lumpur with a hybrid work arrangement. What You'll Do

• Resolve settlement issues and serve as SME to interpret against policies, guidelines or processes; escalate complex issues as needed
• Analyze data using data analysis tools and methodologies to make process improvement recommendations to senior management
• Utilize understanding of securities and derivatives settlement activities to interpret data, prepare reports, and present findings to management
• Identify policy gaps and formulate policies to aid in the streamlining of related work processes
• Assist with the implementation of assigned projects, including trade flow process enhancement initiatives
• Interpret data to make recommendations for launching new products, services, and upgraded platforms
• Minimize risk to the bank by monitoring/providing solutions to errors and adhering to audit and control policies
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards. What We're Looking For
• 3 years of relevant professional experience in security services, banking, compliance, and/or sanctions/AML/KYC monitoring
• Strong awareness of the global geopolitical situation and its major themes, understanding sanctions risk and its implications
• Attention to detail and an investigative mindset (inherent curiosity, ability to spot patterns, research skills), plus diligence, discipline, and a risk-averse approach
• Resilience under stress; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and multitask
• Strong command of English and MS Excel literacy (basic functions and pivot tables)
• Additional qualifications as per role requirements Nice to Have
• Additional qualifications as per role requirements. Compensation & Benefits
• Citi provides programs and services for physical and mental well-being including telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi began rolling out an expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy to employees around the world in early 2020.
• Citi provides access to learning and development resources to broaden and deepen skills, and has programs to help employees balance work and life.