Sanctions/AML Operations Expert - Digital Assets (1st Line of Defense)

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? Then bring your skills to Citi.

By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organization whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

In line with the launch of our new product, Digital Assets Custody, Services Sanctions Operations is seeking a Sanctions/AML Operations Expert - Digital Assets (1st Line of Defense) to join a newly established team dedicated to this innovative offering.

Operating across the Investor and Issuer Services business lines, Services Sanctions Operations functions as a global first line of defense, ensuring that client activities remain compliant with applicable sanctions regulations and protecting the Firm from sanctions-related risk.

Digital assets represent a new frontier for the design and implementation of effective, sustainable sanctions controls. A dedicated team has been established to lead this effort, and as the business continues to grow, we are looking to expand our capabilities accordingly.

As a Sanctions/AML Operations Expert - Digital Assets (1st Line of Defense), your key responsibilities will include:

• Investigating and adjudicating potential AML, fraud and sanctions matches against transactions in digital assets, traditional securities, and cash — as well as matches arising from related data screening (e.g., Travel Rule compliance, wallet addresses, beneficial owners, remitters, securities holdings) - leveraging specialized blockchain analytics tools, open-source research, and Citi's proprietary solutions.
• Preparing comprehensive case files with clear, well-reasoned justifications for escalation to the second line of defense or for potential regulatory reporting; executing control actions — such as transaction blocking — in response to confirmed matches with sanctioned parties or prohibited activities.
• Identifying and assessing emerging AML, fraud, and sanctions evasion typologies and risks specific to both digital and traditional asset ecosystems (including securities and cash); contributing to the development, testing, and calibration of blockchain, on-exchange securities, and OTC transaction monitoring rules to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Maintaining current knowledge of the evolving regulatory landscape and industry best practices in digital and traditional asset compliance.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on digital assets, securities, and cash transaction analysis, providing guidance to internal stakeholders across Product, Technology, and client-facing teams.

This role will work under two distinct schedules:

• Until the end of 2026, it will be aligned with the working days & hours of the relevant site it will be hired in.
• From 2027, its work schedule will change to:
  • Working days: from Thursday to Monday (including weekends)
  • Days off: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
  • Working hours in two rotational shifts:
    • Early Shift - 3.30 am to 11.30 am (UK time)
    • Late Shift 11.30 am to 7.30 pm (UK time)

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

• Flexibility and adaptability: Ability to accommodate a mandatory revised work schedule from 2027, including weekend availability and shift work during non-standard hours.
• Relevant professional experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in compliance, AML, KYC, or sanctions, gained within an international financial institution and in collaboration with multicultural, cross-border teams.
• Digital assets expertise: A solid understanding of digital assets, stable coins, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology; relevant professional certifications will be considered an added advantage. Candidates are expected to remain current with the latest technological and regulatory developments in this space.
• Geopolitical awareness: A strong understanding of international geopolitics and its influence on the development of global and regional regulatory frameworks.
• Investigative acumen: Strong investigative skills, underpinned by intellectual curiosity, an analytical mindset, diligence, and a structured approach to work.
• Communication proficiency: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey clear, concise messages and to tailor the level of detail appropriately to the seniority and background of the audience.

By joining Citi Solutions Center Poland, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (currently up to 2 days working at home per week), but also (potentially, subject to final offer) receive a competitive base salary and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits which can include:

• Employer paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan contribution of 6% of employee’s pensionable earnings (PPE Program)

• Employer paid Private Medical Care Package for employees and Private Medical Care Packages for certain family members available at preferential rates

• Employer paid Life Insurance Program for employees and Life Insurance for certain family members available at preferential rates

• Employee Assistance Program financed by Employer

• Paid Parental Leave Program (maternity and paternity leave; statutory and 2 weeks additional paid paternity leave)

• Sport Card for employees subsidised via Social Benefits Fund and Sport Cards for certain family members available at preferential rates

• Additional benefits from Company’s Social Benefit Fund, in particular: Holidays Allowance, support for sport and cultural activities, team building events.

• Additional day off for volunteering

• Cafeteria/ flex benefit – a company benefits system which enables employees to select and purchase benefits offered by a provider and available for employees on the platform.

• Opportunity to receive an annual discretionary incentive award

• Special offers and discounts for employees

• Click here to review the Remuneration Regulations extract.  

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. 

# LI-AŁ1

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

------------------------------------------------------

Job Family:

Securities and Derivatives Processing

------------------------------------------------------

Time Type:

Full time

------------------------------------------------------

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

120 200,00 zł - 190 000,00 zł

------------------------------------------------------

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

------------------------------------------------------

Other Relevant Skills

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

------------------------------------------------------

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

------------------------------------------------------

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

------------------------------------------------------

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi.

View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.