Senior Compliance Analyst, Sanctions Advisory

Who We Are

About the Opportunity

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sanctions Monitoring & Review: Keeping up-to-date with OFAC, UN, EU, and other global sanctions developments and advising on the impact on internal policies, procedures, and standards.
• Level 2 Escalation & Decision-Making: Providing expert-level analysis and making decisions on sanctions alerts escalated from Level 1 teams, including those flagged by blockchain analytics and name screening tools.
• Advisory Services: Acting as a subject matter expert by offering guidance to various business units and functional teams on complex sanctions compliance matters.
• Reporting: Preparing and submitting required filings to regulatory authorities.
• Training & Awareness: Developing and delivering training programs to sanctions operations teams and other stakeholders on sanctions regulations and updates.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Assisting in drafting, updating, and maintaining sanctions-related policies and procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Investigations: Leading or supporting investigations into potential sanctions issues and escalating to senior management or relevant authorities as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with other departments such as legal, risk, and operations to ensure that sanctions compliance controls are consistently implemented.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying and implementing process improvements for sanctions compliance, including enhancements to screening tools and alert management.

What We Look For in You:

• Strong experience in sanctions compliance within banking, fintech, or other financial services.
• Deep knowledge of OFAC regulations, with some experience working with international sanctions (EU, UN, HMT, etc.).
• Experience in managing escalated sanctions alerts using screening tools and blockchain analytics tools.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, especially in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with a proven ability to train and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ability to translate complex sanctions regulations into actionable steps and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with blockchain and crypto-related sanctions compliance.
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist).
• Prior experience with sanctions risk assessments and reporting within international financial institutions.
• Experience in developing or enhancing sanctions screening tools or automation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead investigations or projects.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
• Various team building programs and company events
• Wellness and meal allowances
• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents