Sr. Sanctions Compliance Analyst

Convera • Santa Ana, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Compliance Analyst, you would report to the Global Sanctions Advisory Manager and would be responsible for analyzing and resolving cases involving Sanctions concerns according to global sanctions regimes as well as Convera’s internal policies. The role serves as mid-level client and payment screening support. You will be responsible for:
Advanced Problem Solving: Identify root causes of unusual circumstances through sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques. Develop and propose variations in approach for creative resolutions.
Issue Resolution: Resolve and assess a wide range of issues independently, using limited information and precedent to develop solutions. Your work will involve evaluating identifiable factors and choosing the best course of action.
Compliance Sanctions: Manage Sanctions Level 3 cases and demonstrate expertise in interpreting sanctions regulations from a variety of sources. Write advanced escalations to management when necessary and stay informed on geopolitical events and sanctions procedures updates.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate sanctions compliance risks on bank RFIs and related matters. Provide accurate and detailed risk assessments to management and escalate risk-based gaps to Compliance policy owners. Keep up with current events and industry trends to inform recommendations for enhancing internal controls.
Case Management: Manage various types of cases such as onboarding, re-accreditation, settlement investigations, and unidentified funds cases. Provide thorough risk assessments and escalate relevant issues to management.
Policy & SOP Adherence: Stay informed about Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance policies. Utilize this knowledge to assess compliance risks and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Expert-level skills in managing mailbox inquiries, including those requiring a deep understanding of the organization's services/products and customer relations.
• Handles higher level escalations and can navigate the most complex customer issues independently.
• May mentor or guide other team members.
• Capable of leading initiatives to improve the inquiry handling process based on analysis of inquiry trends and customer feedback.
• Deep understanding on payment format structure, balance the proposal of exceptions rules with a clear risk-based approach and escalates to Management for approval.
• Advanced skills in multi-tasking and prioritizing as well as meeting tight operational and risk-driven deadlines while maintaining appropriate level of quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Identify root causes of unusual circumstances through sophisticated analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Develop and propose variations in approach for creative resolutions.
• Resolve and assess a wide range of issues independently, using limited information and precedent to develop solutions.
• Evaluate identifiable factors and choosing the best course of action.
• Manage Sanctions Level 3 cases and demonstrate expertise in interpreting sanctions regulations from a variety of sources.
• Write advanced escalations to management when necessary and stay informed on geopolitical events and sanctions procedures updates.
• Evaluate sanctions compliance risks on bank RFIs and related matters.
• Provide accurate and detailed risk assessments to management and escalate risk-based gaps to Compliance policy owners.
• Keep up with current events and industry trends to inform recommendations for enhancing internal controls.
• Manage various types of cases such as onboarding, re-accreditation, settlement investigations, and unidentified funds cases.
• Provide thorough risk assessments and escalate relevant issues to management.
• Stay informed about Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance policies.
• Utilize this knowledge to assess compliance risks and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary.
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization.
• Hybrid schedule with 2 in the office per week.
• Generous insurance (health, disability, life).
• Paid holidays, time-off, and leave policies for life events (maternity, paternity, adoption).
• Paid volunteering opportunities (5 days per year).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level