Officer, AML Independent Validation Statistician - C11 (Hybrid)

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Citi’s Independent Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) is an independent control function that provides guidance and challenge to the firm, managing compliance risk and promoting behavior that is consistent with Citi’s mission.

We’re currently looking for a high caliber professional to join our team as Officer, AML Independent Validation Statistician - C11 (Hybrid) (Internal Job Title: Model/Anlys/Valid Intmd Anlyst - C11) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Being part of our team means that we’ll provide you with the resources to meet your unique needs, empower you to make healthy decisions and manage your financial well-being to help plan for your future.

• Citi provides programs and services for your physical and mental well-being including access to telehealth options, health advocates, confidential counseling and more. Coverage varies by country.
• Citi provides access to an array of learning and development resources to help broaden and deepen your skills and knowledge as your career progresses.

The AML Independent Validation (IV) provides assurance that the Bank's AML tools are well controlled and fit for purpose. IV operates independently of the tools’ development departments to ensure the objectivity of the validation process.

This is a position for persons who have learned quantitative methods and programming languages (Python, SQL, SAS or R) and want to develop their competencies in a global company in a team of experts. Fluency in English and very good oral and written communication skills are necessary to present validation findings in a clear, understandable manner both in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities:

• Perform independent validation of tools used in AML using programming statistical software.
• Prepare validation reports in a detailed, structured and clear manner, describing the outcomes of the analysis performed and include a conclusion based on the validation.
• Consult findings with stakeholders such as tool owners and developers.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Statistical/data analytical skills - including both calculation and interpretation of outcomes.
• Programming and statistical/data analytical skills in at least one of the following: SQL, Python, SAS, R.
• Very good English language skills (both written and oral).
• At least bachelor’s degree in statistics/mathematics/technical science. Degree in economics/banking may be considered if strong analytical skills are proven.
• Knowledge of AML will be an asset.
• Ability to work non-standard business hours (including weekends and holidays, if necessary) as determined by business needs.

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