Sanctions Screening Professional

As part of the Sanctions Escalations team, you will plays a critical role in the successful execution of the firm's compliance mission by implementing the requirements and standards for the Firm's Enterprise-Wide Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions programs. Additionally, you will support Global CIB payments responsibilities to protect the organization and to fulfill the Bank’s Sanctions related regulatory requirement. 

Job Responsibilities

• Perform research on transactions stopped on the firm’s sanctions screening systems to establish if any true matches to sanctioned entities
• Review transactions for potential sanctions issues
• Perform the necessary research and query to determine the sanctions requirements in Asia and US/ EMEA
• Participate and/or Drive project in implementing OFAC/Sanctions initiatives including quality, control, procedure reviews and implementation of screening process for new business initiatives
• Have the initiative to find information to substantiate an opinion. Where required, be able to provide recommendations on Sanctions processes
• Substantiate an opinion and disposition with adequate documentation. 
• Strive to maintain individual and team throughput and quality targets

Required Qualifications, Skills and Capabilities

• At least 2-3 years of experience in Payment Screening and Sanctions Screening IS REQUIRED
• Knowledge of AML, US OFAC, EMEA and Asia sanctions requirements and licenses, Payment platforms, SWIFT messages, Wire transfers IS REQUIRED
• Experience in sanctions review will be a strong advantage especially experience in using sanctions screening systems and payment screening
• Years of experience working in a financial institution within Compliance, Risk or other related areas
• Attention to detail. The successful candidate should be meticulous in reviewing all parts of a transaction and have an ability to maintain high quality in a risk intensive environment 
• Good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with proven ability to work accurately and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical ability and critical thinking. Ability to identify issues accurately and offer solutions
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges in a rapidly changing environment
• Identify opportunities for improvement and drive the implementation of initiatives and operational process changes with a focus on innovation
• Follow and promote a strong controls mindset
• A bachelor’s degree in finance or other related disciplines.
• Willing to work mid to night shift