AML CIU Sanctions Analyst II

Stifel • Saint Louis, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanctions Analyst II is responsible for supporting the firm’s sanctions compliance program by conducting client investigations, transactional investigations, security trade investigation while applying analyses of potential sanctions risks. This role involves reviewing escalations, interpreting new or updated sanctions (including OFAC and global sanctions), and performing gap analyses to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide subject matter expertise, and assist in the ongoing enhancement of sanctions-related processes and procedures. This position is located onsite at our St. Louis office.

Requirements

• Experience conducting financial crimes investigations, with an emphasis on sanctions, OFAC, and global regulatory requirements within a broker dealer.
• Strong understanding of AML, BSA, and sanctions compliance within a brokerage, including customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and know your customer (KYC) processes.
• Ability to analyze complex financial activities and identify potential risks.
• Familiarity with compliance analysis, reporting, and risk control mechanisms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex regulatory language and findings.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Required: 3+ years of financial industry or related experience; 2+ years of AML, sanctions, or related risk experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AML/sanctions compliance software, SQL Server, and relevant data analytics tools (e.g., Actimize, Thomson Reuters, Moody’s, Bloomberg Sanctions Feed)

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and investigations of potential sanctions matches, including escalations, reporting, and ongoing monitoring.
• Interpret and summarize new or updated executive orders and sanctions, performing gap analyses and coverage assessment to assess impact on clients, products, and business lines.
• Maintain a current understanding of sanctions, money laundering, and terrorist financing issues, including relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Support the execution of the sanctions program and client due diligence in line with AML and sanctions policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with CIU leadership to recommend enhancements to governance programs and practices.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for sanctions-related inquiries, providing guidance to business and compliance personnel.
• Document findings, update sanctions tracking spreadsheets, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Perform reporting obligations to OFAC as needed and Annual OFAC Reporting through ORS.
• Participate in collaborative discussions to improve systems, processes, and tools used to identify sanctions risks.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining up-to-date policies and procedural documentation.

Benefits

• At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees