Lead Analyst, Intelligence

Citi

Citi intelligence leader investigating fraud, scams, and financial crime across enterprise operations. Producing threat assessments and actionable intelligence for prevention, investigations, and risk management.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeSan Antonio • Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $113,840 - $170,760 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial crime investigations, fraud intelligence analysis, and the production of actionable intelligence assessments. Proficient in stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and the application of advanced analytical techniques to identify and mitigate fraud risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fraud Intelligence AnalysisFinancial Crime InvestigationsDigital Asset InvestigationsActionable Intelligence ReportingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Forensic AccountingFraud Scheme InvestigationAsset TracingBlockchain AnalyticsMoney Laundering InvestigationFraud Methodology ResearchThreat Assessment DevelopmentData AnalysisRisk Reduction AnalysisFraud Pattern Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACFECAMS

Industry Keywords

Financial CrimeFraud PreventionScam IntelligenceCriminal NetworksFraud EcosystemsEmerging Threat TrendsSocial EngineeringMule NetworksSynthetic Identity FraudBusiness Email Compromise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze financial crime, fraud, and scam intelligence against intelligence requirements, strategic priorities, and emerging threat trends
Monitor and research fraud and scam threats affecting Citi, its clients, products, channels, and brand
Conduct intelligence investigations into fraud campaigns, social engineering, mule networks, account takeover, synthetic identity fraud, business email compromise, and other financial crime threats
Research emerging fraud methodologies, criminal tactics, and threat actor behaviors using internal data, external intelligence, and industry collaboration
Analyze fraud patterns, victimization trends, and threat actor activity to identify indicators, vulnerabilities, and risk-reduction opportunities
Produce strategic, tactical, and operational intelligence reporting
Develop threat assessments and forecasts on emerging fraud trends, scam typologies, organized crime activity, and potential impacts
Liaise with law enforcement, financial crime intelligence units, peer financial institutions, industry forums, and information-sharing communities
Triage, process, analyze, and disseminate intelligence alerts, reports, advisories, and executive briefings
Support fraud investigations by identifying connections among threat actors, criminal networks, victim activity, and broader fraud ecosystems
Partner with Fraud, AML, Investigations, Compliance, Security, and Business Risk teams
Manage third-party intelligence, investigative, and fraud prevention providers, including evaluation, onboarding, contract oversight, performance monitoring, and capability optimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

6–10 years of experience in forensic accounting, fraud intelligence, financial crime investigations, asset tracing, law enforcement, intelligence analysis, or related disciplines
Experience investigating fraud schemes, scam operations, money laundering activity, organized criminal networks, and other financial crime
Knowledge of digital assets, cryptocurrency investigations, blockchain analytics, and crypto-enabled financial crime
Ability to trace funds, identify beneficial ownership structures, and uncover complex financial relationships across individuals, entities, and accounts
Experience producing actionable intelligence assessments, investigative reports, and executive briefings
Strong analytical, investigative, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Influencing, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience required
Degree concentration in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Criminal Justice, Intelligence Studies, Business Administration, Fraud Examination, Law, Data Analytics, or a related field preferred
CPA, CFE, CAMS (ACAMS), or equivalent professional credentials preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards may be available for eligible employees