Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and review transactions for potential sanctions violations in accordance with OFAC regulations.
- Conduct customer and transaction screening against OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list and other relevant sanctions lists.
- Investigate and escalate potential matches (true hits or false positives) and document findings.
- Maintain and update internal sanctions lists and screening systems.
- Review new and existing clients for sanctions exposure during onboarding and ongoing due diligence.
- Draft and submit OFAC blocking and reporting forms as required.
- Liaise with internal departments and external parties (e.g., regulators, auditors) on OFAC-related matters.
- Stay current with updates to sanctions programs and inform relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal OFAC compliance policies and training programs.
- Prepare periodic reports for senior management and regulatory authorities.
- Participate in audits, regulatory exams, and compliance reviews related to OFAC.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, International Relations, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, AML, or financial crime risk management, preferably in a regulated financial services environment.
- Strong working knowledge of OFAC regulations and U.S. sanctions programs.
- Familiarity with screening tools (e.g., World-Check, Bridger Insight, Dow Jones, LexisNexis).
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and research skills.
- Ability to interpret regulatory language and translate it into practical business guidance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Sanctions Specialist (CSS), or similar compliance certification.
- Experience working with international sanctions regimes (e.g., EU, UK, UN sanctions).
- Familiarity with fintech, crypto, or cross-border payment environments.
- Experience with Actimize.
Other Details:
- Remote role (must support Eastern Standard Time hours).