Sanctions Screening, AVP (Night Shift)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group•Tampa, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sanctions Screening, AVP (Night Shift) is responsible for assisting the Unit Manager in the daily operations of the Supplemental Shift Unit. This role is on the night shift with working hours of 10pm-7am EST. In this role, the incumbent is expected to (a) Assist in issues which may arise during the course of daily operations, whether CLS related or any other processes; (b) Assist in providing proper payment instructions for payments that are in the MTD-REFER UDF; (c) Assist in the processing/monitoring of the Liquidity Desk application of GPP; (d) Assist in the daily processing of OFAC review and make recommendations for possible Good Guy additions to HOTSCAN in order to reduce false hits; In this capacity, the incumbent is expected to perform various functions, which in order of importance, include (1) Workflow Management; (2) Payment Processing; (3) Supervisory and (4) Management Reporting.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of Money Transfer operations experience.
5 to 7 years of Supervisory experience.
Ability to understand and apply Fedwire, Swift, and Clearing House Rules and Regulations.
Possess a fundamental understanding of CHIPS, Swift and Telex formatting.
Possess an excellent understanding of BSA rules/OFAC sanctions, as well as an understanding of IFSA & Foreign Exchange rules/regulations.
Ability to identify and resolve productivity, efficiency, and quality issues, which hinder operations.
Proficient in selected PC Applications.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to efficiently manage multiple job duties.
Flexibility with hours as duties performed by group call for coverage at all times.
High School Graduate.
Industry based experience in Money Transfer related functions essential.

Responsibilities

Monitor and oversee all CLS related processes and reporting on a daily basis, monitoring the timed release of funds ensuring accuracy utilizing GUI application. Communicating with CLSControl desk when necessary and reporting any discrepancies to MTD Management and Control Desk immediately.
End of day process for AM Supplemental Shift, ensuring all functions, reports and processes completed and handing off to day shift staff upon their arrival.
Monitor general workflow on GPP UDF’S ensuring that (a) UDF’S are reviewed periodically; (b) identify irregularities are resolved and reported within prescribed timeframes.
Analyze payments on GPF stopping for manual repair in GPF UDF’S and attempt to have them process STP by making necessary changes to CIF/CAF file and/or contacting remitter with recommendations on proper formatting, i.e. same day amendments/cancellations, MTD error’s.
Perform monitoring of the LIQUIDITY DESK process ensuring that daily payments flows are managed, limits are maintained and monitored in accordance with related procedure and escalation of changes in liquidity flows is communicated based on established process.
Monitor the release of the FORWARD PROCESSING UDF (future payment) by SOA.
Assist unit Manger in review of established procedures and methods of operation. Identify, document and implement workflows designed to improve productivity and efficiency.
Process CLS on a daily basis.
Perform GPP data verification ensuring required customer information is properly transcribed into corresponding system fields and identify processing errors are resolved in accordance with department procedures.
Review/process (1st & 2nd check) messages stopping for manual review on HotScan, ensuring identified items are reviewed and properly executed, in accordance with established procedures.
Recommend possible “GOOD GUY” additions to HotScan in order to reduce false hits.
Be well informed on sanctions updates as they apply to our filtering needs.
Communicate with Compliance all concerns and suspect referrals.
Exchange information and provide feedback to unit staff members.
Maintain high level of application expertise in managing the HotScan filtering system and understanding the application functionality, basic design and limitations, upgrade in vendor offering, change in business environment.
Monitor the Bank’s liquidity position utilizing the Liquidity Desk application in GPF. Manually releasing payment(s) as needed and coordinating a manageable position throughout the day with unit manager.
Handle high priority inquiries/investigations (SWIFT/email/phone calls) that require immediate resolution, utilizing either IntelliTRACS and/or SAMH.
Handle same day/future value amendments and cancellations.
Monitor and release sensitive payments that require an early or immediate release of funds utilizing Liquidity Desk.
Responsible for assisting in the preparation of staff related documents, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions.
Assist in establishing goals for staff and scheduling necessary training, as well as providing feedback to staff.
Successfully meet and foster Customer First initiatives ensuring that meeting schedules are followed.
Recommend possible “GOOD GUY” additions to HOTSCAN to unit Manager in order to reduce false hits.
Prepare daily & monthly GPF processing statistical reports.
Prepare and document Transfer Price report.
Update daily action report detailing sensitive payment release times and reference numbers.
Finalize daily checklist report ensuring all functions completed.
Responsible for maintaining all unit reports; daily checklist, transfer price documentation, CLS supporting documents, Audit submissions, email confirmations and investigations processed.