Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

About the role

This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will partner with business, technical, and operational stakeholders to build reporting, surface trends, and translate analysis into action. The position offers the opportunity to strengthen data-driven execution and help teams focus on the metrics that matter most within a Technical Services environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate escalated sanctions, PEP, and adverse media alerts and recommend appropriate dispositions
• Assess general and specific sanctions licenses (e.g., OFAC) to determine transaction permissibility
• Maintain and validate sanctions screening data, including list updates across multiple jurisdictions
• Conduct sanctions screening on customers, counterparties, vendors, and employees
• Perform testing, tuning, and optimization of screening systems to improve effectiveness and reduce false positives
• Partner with Compliance, KYC, and cross-functional teams to support investigations and coordinate information requests
• Leverage data, automation, and AI tools to enhance screening processes and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance within a financial institution
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions frameworks including OFAC, HMT, EU, and UN
• Hands-on experience reviewing and applying sanctions licenses to transaction scenarios
• Experience with screening systems such as LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, or Thomson Reuters
• Ability to analyze large datasets efficiently; familiarity with SQL or similar tools

Pay

$97,500 – $127,500 annually

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity to contribute to an inclusive financial future
• Work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Engagement with cross-functional teams for a comprehensive compliance strategy