Sanctions Analyst

About the role

The Sanctions Case Research Analyst role is responsible for the review and investigation of transactional alerts against U.S. and other sanction lists. This role supports Computershare’s Corporate Trust and other core services.

Responsibilities

• Review accounts and account transactions with potential Sanctions matches to ensure compliance with sanctions.
• Document investigations, escalation and resolution of sanctions matches for retention and audit records.
• Identify transactions that have the potential to be Blocked or Rejected and provide first level review of transactions.
• Collect information and obtain relevant supporting documentation of Sanctions dispositions.
• Compare potential matches to the Computershare’s client list and communicate with internal departments and other financial institutions to gather information to resolve match.
• Work with Bank payments and wire clearing and correspond with other financial institutions.
• Aid in the preparation and completion of regulatory and compliance documents.
• Assist with the audit or regulatory examination process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; one- or two-years’ experience or related training in the finance or banking industry.
• Current working knowledge in AML, OFAC and sanctions requirements.
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize between conducting thorough Sanctions reviews, sending correspondence internally or externally, case documentation, communication status of Sanctions review and working on department reporting as needed.
• Strong Analytical, Research and Investigative skills to conduct thorough due diligence reviews on escalated transactions.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to work in high-volume, high pressure processing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• One- or two-years’ experience or related training in the finance or banking industry.

Skills

• Knowledge of AML, OFAC and sanctions requirements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Strong analytical, research, and investigative skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible working.
• Caring and inclusive culture.
• Health and wellbeing rewards.
• Invest in your future with 401k matching and tax-advantaged flexible spending plans.
• Income protection.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

The role is hybrid, with a minimum of three days a week in the Canton office and flexibility to work from home for some of your working week.