Sanctions Senior Operations Analyst

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Senior Sanctions Operations Analyst at the Chicago Office. This is not an entry-level position, and experience in Sanctions Compliance, client or transaction screening related to sanctions is preferred. Sanctions Senior Operations Analyst will report to a Sanctions Manager and will assist with ensuring the firm complies with U.S. and other relevant sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple queues of account screening and real-time transaction screening alerts; exercise judgment and sanctions knowledge by reviewing internal data against reference data and recommending a disposition.
• Conduct open-source research and client outreach for alerts requiring additional information.
• Advising management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. 
• Maintain accurate tracking of assignments to ensure appropriate deadlines are met.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or improve current processes.
• Perform supplementary sanctions due diligence and research for complex escalations.

The ideal candidate will have sanctions or anti-money laundering operations team experience at a financial services firm, exchange, regulatory organization, a Broker Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) or a similar organization. Strong knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations and expertise in Sanctions regulations, risks and typologies are a plus.

Qualifications:

• High degree of comfort and fluency with computers and understanding of how technology is applied to business and regulatory problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex fact patterns in writing clearly and succinctly
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a small-team environment and to multi-task with minimal supervision
• 2-3 Years of experience in Sanctions Compliance
• CGSS, CSS, ACAMS, CFCS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications a plus

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups