Digital Sanctions Lead Analyst, Assistant Vice President

State Street•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is the Digital Sanctions Lead Analyst responsible for the continued design and deployment of integrated systems and controls relating to digital assets within State Street’s Financial Crimes Compliance function. The Lead Analyst’s responsibilities include the implementation and operation of State Street’s sanctions screening and Travel Rule compliance solutions as they relate to blockchains and digital assets. This role reports to Digital Financial Crimes Compliance Technology Manager and partners closely with the Head of Sanctions Screening Design and the IT Program Manager. Team will manage stakeholder relationship and strategy; while this role will: Drive the analysis, documentation, testing, and day‑to‑day execution. Be the primary lead for IT deployment coordination and model lifecycle management Lead implementation and operation of sanctions screening and Travel Rule compliance solutions as they relate to public blockchains, tokenized products, wallets, and smart contracts. Translate regulatory and business needs into roadmaps, epics/user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans. Prepare high‑quality memos, playbooks, design specs, test scripts, and release notes for governance and audit. Leverage leading technology to develop POCs and test software efficacy based on industry experience across the digital assets, AML, and bank risk technology areas.

Requirements

Strong abilities in analytical thinking, problem solving, research, time management, and verbal and written communication.
Capable of producing high quality and/or final work product and solutions under strict regulatory or management deadlines.
Ability to take ownership and initiative, to negotiate, influence and build consensus and successfully navigate within a demanding and international environment of a leading global financial institution.
4+ years of sanctions screening experience with responsibilities including list management, data forensics, data governance, data modeling or data analysis.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience writing clear requirements and user stories, running backlog ceremonies, and leading UAT.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience working with blockchain analytics vendors and tools.
Experience with digital assets, blockchain, or tokenization compliance frameworks.
Experience utilizing and deploying blockchain analytics solutions.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Technology, or related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) preferred.
Proficiency with Agile software development methodology, DataBricks, and related database tools and technology preferred.
Working knowledge of related financial crime subject matter, such as KYC, suspicious activity monitoring, and risk assessments preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the analysis, documentation, testing, and day‑to‑day execution.
Be the primary lead for IT deployment coordination and model lifecycle management.
Lead implementation and operation of sanctions screening and Travel Rule compliance solutions as they relate to public blockchains, tokenized products, wallets, and smart contracts.
Translate regulatory and business needs into roadmaps, epics/user stories, acceptance criteria, and release plans.
Prepare high‑quality memos, playbooks, design specs, test scripts, and release notes for governance and audit.
Leverage leading technology to develop POCs and test software efficacy based on industry experience across the digital assets, AML, and bank risk technology areas.
Manage stakeholder relationship and strategy.

Benefits

retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks