Senior Analyst, Quality Control – BSA/AML & Sanctions Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct independent quality assessments across BSA/AML and Sanctions Operations, which includes alerts, cases, intricate investigations, merchant acquiring, and sanctions outcomes.

• Implement the weekly QC sample utilizing UAT-measured review durations.

• Evaluate each item against the five-element documentation standard and the Knowledgeable Third-Party Standard.

• Categorize findings using the error taxonomy and document the rationale clearly and consistently.

• Offer constructive and objective feedback to analysts and investigators.

• Engage in monthly calibration sessions.

• Identify recurring quality issues and escalate them to the QC Lead for thematic review and effective challenge follow-up.

• Maintain QC working documents in the results repository.

• Assist with audit and examination requests by providing evidence of review.

• Uphold independence through read-only reviews without production disposition authority.

• Identify product-specific red flags and confirm dispositions across card issuing/prepaid, acquiring, tax products, digital/faster payments, and sanctions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered.

• CAMS certification is preferred; if not currently held, it is expected to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in BSA/AML alert review, investigations, or QC/QA roles.

• Proficiency in Actimize, FCRM, and/or Bridger as well as case-management workflows.

• Previous experience in quality review, peer review, or independent testing is preferred.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to recognize patterns with a focus on documentation quality.

• Objectivity and consistency in applying sampling and error taxonomy standards.

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing at an examiner-ready standard.

• Proficient in Excel data analysis and SharePoint.

• Collaborative mindset with a focus on providing constructive feedback.

• Familiarity with card issuing/prepaid products, acquiring, tax products, digital/faster payments, and sanctions screening outcomes.

• Understanding of OFAC, 314(a), and PEP screening outcomes as well as match/no-match documentation standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for annual performance-based incentives.

• Health insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan benefits.

• Life insurance options.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off policies.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid work arrangement with remote-office opportunities.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.