Senior Global Sanctions Compliance Analyst

zerohash•Chicago, IL

11d

About The Position

As a Senior Global Sanctions Compliance Analyst (Level 2), you will lead the efforts of the Global Sanctions Compliance program in a non-supervisory position supporting the Global Sanctions Compliance Manager. You will partner with the broader zerohash Compliance team to drive the execution of key priorities. This role will be responsible for second level review, analysis and adjudication of alerts, as well as leading project initiatives as directed by the Global Sanctions Compliance Manager and assessment of regulatory enforcements and obligations. This position will play a key leadership role in conducting sanctions investigations and assessing fraudulent activity. This role is eligible for individuals physically resident in The Netherlands (strongly preferred), other EU member countries, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

Requirements

College degree
2-5 years of AML/Sanctions/Testing experience, particularly in a Level 2 or team lead position
Experience working with third-party automated screening tools
Strong familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite products
Hardworking and driven
Strong time management skills and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units
Experience and comfort working in an ever-changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands
Excellent time management and organizational skill

Nice To Haves

Crypto experience a plus
CAMS or CGSS certification a plus but not required
Experience with MSBs a plus

Responsibilities

Daily adherence to and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, as well as, adhering to company policies, procedures and client requirements
Maintain an understanding of global sanctions regulations
Lead team’s daily execution of duties related to complying with various global sanctions programs
Review (L2) alert adjudication and investigations resulting from watchlist alerts generated by automated screening tools that have been escalated by the Level 1 Global Sanctions Compliance Analyst(s)
Identify and escalate any issues that impact the quality of the alerts generated
Ensure appropriate action is taken on accounts that appear to be associated with a true match to a sanctioned individual, entity and/or group
Collaborate with appropriate teams, internal and external, to develop effective strategies to assist with testing
Following up with appropriate channels when problems are found
Addressing and discussing issues and proposed solutions with management
Assist in automating compliance department functionality and make recommendations on ways to make internal processes more efficient
Develop, regularly update and ensure accuracy of all tracking logs for metrics reporting
Creating training materials and operating procedures for the sanctions compliance team and ensuring all procedures are well documented and maintained appropriately
Apply industry experience to meet or exceed client needs and expectations within required timelines and commitments
Work and contribute to a team-oriented and collaborative environment
Other ad hoc duties as assigned