Sanctions and Watchlist Analyst

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Oversight: Act as a leader and primary point of contact for the Accenture team. Serve as the go-to resource for Accenture team questions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Screening Operations: Conduct thorough manual and automated screening of customers and transactions to identify anyone prohibited from doing business with the institution.
• alert & Escalation Management: Analyze, disposition, and take ownership of complex alert escalations from both the Accenture team and other internal team members.
• Quality Control & Spot Checks: Perform regular spot checks and peer reviews on closed alerts to ensure all dispositions consistently meet rigorous quality standards and internal compliance requirements.
• Performance & SLA Monitoring: Monitor daily workloads, tracking throughput and ensuring the offshore team adheres to strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Serve as the central operational bridge between the Accenture team and internal partners, regularly communicating with teams such as Payment Ops and Servicing.
• Special Projects: Manage and execute manual screening projects on a monthly and ad-hoc basis, ensuring timely delivery.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and accurate records of investigations, escalations, spot checks, and screening outcomes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in Sanctions, Watchlist Screening, or Financial Crime (FC) related compliance.
• Proven experience working in Bank Operations (Bank Ops) and/or Payments.
• Demonstrated experience working with and overseeing offshore or vendor teams (specifically Accenture is a plus).
• Familiarity with financial crime screening tools and processes, with specific experience using LexisNexis Bridger.
• Strong understanding of Sanctions, OFAC, and AML/KYC compliance principles, with a deep appreciation for the zero-fail regulatory requirements surrounding prohibited entities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and make firm decisions on escalated alerts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and monitor operational SLAs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience in Sanctions, Watchlist Screening, or Financial Crime (FC) related compliance.
• Proven experience working in Bank Operations (Bank Ops) and/or Payments.
• Demonstrated experience working with and overseeing offshore or vendor teams (specifically Accenture is a plus).
• Familiarity with financial crime screening tools and processes, with specific experience using LexisNexis Bridger.
• Strong understanding of Sanctions, OFAC, and AML/KYC compliance principles, with a deep appreciation for the zero-fail regulatory requirements surrounding prohibited entities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify patterns, and make firm decisions on escalated alerts.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and monitor operational SLAs in a fast-paced environment.