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Senior Compliance Analyst
Reviewing and dispositioning screening alerts related to sanctions, PEP, secondary PEP, and RCA alerts Conducting detailed name-matching analysis across global sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC, UK HMT, EU, UN) and internal risk frameworks Assessing complex PEP structures, including family members, close associates, and indirect relationships Documenting clear, defensible rationales for decisions in internal case management systems Ensuring screening decisions align with internal sanctions and PEP policies, regulatory expectations, and global best practices Providing guidance and feedback to first-line teams to improve alert quality, escalation thresholds, and decision consistency Escalating higher-risk or ambiguous cases to Global Head of Sanctions or senior stakeholders as appropriate Assisting in identifying gaps, trends, or improvement opportunities within screening workflows, rules, or procedures Supporting ad-hoc compliance projects, regulatory inquiries, or program enhancements as needed Managing workload efficiently to meet agreed service levels and deliverables Working collaboratively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
Required Qualifications: At least 1 - 3 years of experience in sanctions screening, PEP review, or financial crime compliance within a bank, broker-dealer, fintech, or crypto company Strong working knowledge of global sanctions regimes and PEP/RCA risk frameworks Demonstrated experience handling complex or escalated screening alerts Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities Strong quality, delivery, and risk-based decision-making orientation Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate rationale and risk Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills High attention to detail and documentation quality
Bonus if you have: CAMS, CFCS, or similar financial crime certification Prior experience supporting a second-line or advisory compliance function Experience working in a startup, fintech, or crypto environment Familiarity with screening and case management tools such as LexisNexis Bridger, Zendesk, Unit21, or equivalent internal systems Experience contributing to screening policy, procedures, or name-matching guidance
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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