Senior Sanctions Operations Analyst - BOGOTA
Citi is looking for a Senior Sanctions Operations Analyst to coordinate and deliver sanctions screening operations across Latin America, playing a central role in protecting the firm from regulatory and financial crime risk. Working within a focused team of six, you will combine hands-on alert management with team coordination responsibilities, ensuring cases are assessed, prioritized, and resolved within defined service levels. This role carries real decision-making authority and provides cross-regional reach, supporting operations across the Americas and EMEA when needed.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily workload of the sanctions operations team to ensure all alerts are triaged, prioritized, and resolved within established service level agreements.
- Review and disposition sanctions screening alerts generated during account opening, transaction processing, and account maintenance, making escalation or closure decisions with accountability.
- Assess customer and transaction activity against regulatory sanctions lists, identifying potential links to sanctioned individuals, money laundering, or terrorist financing.
- Conduct investigations using internal systems, commercial databases, and open-source research, and compile findings into clear records for compliance and senior management review.
- Monitor adherence to Citi's global sanctions policy and procedures, staying current on regulatory changes, enforcement trends, and emerging risk typologies.
- Coordinate with compliance, business, and cross-regional teams across Latin America, North America, and EMEA to raise awareness of sanctions risks and drive timely remedial action.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the sanctions operations framework by recommending updates to procedures, policies, and reference materials.
- Support internal audit and regulatory exam activity by tracking remedial actions and ensuring front-line teams meet required compliance standards.
Required qualifications & skills
- At least 3 years of experience in banking, with a background in compliance, financial crime, legal, or a related control function.
- Solid knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations, risk typologies, and compliance frameworks applicable to financial services.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under time pressure, with strong attention to detail and sound analytical judgement.
- Advanced bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate clearly across international teams and stakeholders.
- Strong coordination and organizational skills, with the ability to manage team workflows and maintain performance across a high-volume operational environment.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience in compliance, legal, or a control-related function within a financial institution or regulatory body.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, for reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
Beneficial skills & qualifications
- Familiarity with sanctions screening tools, case management platforms, or financial crime investigation systems.
- English language advanced skills to support broader regional communication.
- Experience working across multiple geographies or time zones in an operations or compliance capacity.
What we offer
This role offers the opportunity to take real ownership within a high-impact sanctions operations team at one of the world's leading global banks. You will operate at the intersection of compliance and operations, with the scope to shape how the team delivers, coordinate across international regions, and develop your expertise in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment.
- A hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, providing structure and flexibility.
- Genuine decision-making authority over case escalation and closure in a role that directly protects the firm and its clients.
- Cross-regional exposure through collaboration with teams across Latin America, North America, and EMEA.
- The opportunity to coordinate and develop a team of specialists, building your leadership presence within a global financial institution.
- Access to learning and development resources to deepen your knowledge of sanctions regulation, financial crime risk, and operational best practice.
- A performance-driven team environment where attention to detail, clear communication, and fast decision-making are recognized and valued.
Apply now to bring your sanctions expertise and team coordination skills to a role where your decisions make a measurable difference every day.
Citi Colombia is committed to equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and the creation of accessible and inclusive workplaces. In accordance with applicable Colombian regulation on the labor inclusion of persons with disabilities, candidates who are in a disability situation and hold an official disability certification issued under the procedure defined by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection are invited to disclose this information voluntarily during the application process, so that, where appropriate, reasonable accommodations, accessibility support, disability quota compliance and internal compliance controls may be facilitated. Any information shared will be treated as sensitive personal data, with restricted access and solely for the legitimate purposes of inclusive recruitment, accessibility, support, and regulatory compliance, in accordance with applicable law and Citi internal policies. The decision to share this information is voluntary and will not affect merit-based assessment, consideration for the role, or equal opportunity in the selection process.
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