Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Examine and investigate escalated alerts related to sanctions, PEP, and adverse media.

• Evaluate both general and specific sanctions licenses to ascertain transaction permissibility.

• Maintain and verify sanctions screening data for accuracy.

• Execute sanctions screening processes for customers and counterparties.

• Carry out testing, tuning, and optimization of screening systems.

• Collaborate with Compliance and cross-functional teams to assist in investigations.

• Utilize data, automation, and AI to improve screening procedures.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance.

• Comprehensive understanding of global sanctions frameworks including OFAC, HMT, EU, and UN.

• Practical experience in reviewing and applying sanctions licenses.

• Familiarity with screening systems such as LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, or Thomson Reuters.

• Capability to efficiently analyze large datasets; knowledge of SQL or similar tools is preferred.

• Basic understanding of payment systems including wires, ACH, cards, and cryptocurrency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Flexible work hours.

• Opportunities for professional development.