Financial Crime & Sanctions Name Screening System Specialist
Asia / Australia, Sydney
Legal & Compliance – Compliance /
Full-time: Remote /
Remote
We are seeking an experienced sanctions screening analyst to play a pivotal role in enhancing and maintaining our sanctions screening system's compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in sanctions and financial crime project and system management within the sanctions and financial crime compliance domain, offering deep insights into global sanctions and financial crime regimes and a proven ability to manage complex name screening solution. This role involves leading the development and optimisation of our name screening requirements and processes, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and operational requirements while aligning with our strategic objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders (Technology, Product, Compliance and Operations) to define and document system requirements, translating business needs into functional and technical specifications for the sanctions screening solution.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of screening results to refine parameters, boost system effectiveness, and minimize false positives.
- Work closely with the operations and other stakeholders to address their challenges and optimize sanctions and financial crime name screening processes together with product and technology teams.
- Regularly assess system performance, initiating improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and risk management.
- Act as the subject matter expert on global sanctions and financial crime regimes, providing insights and guiding compliance practices.
- Serve as an internal advisor on sanctions and financial crime risk, contributing to the development of internal policies and controls.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Law, or other related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sanctions or finanical crime related projects, preferably as a technical business analyst, data analyst, or product manager related to compliance name screening systems and control.
- Comprehensive understanding of global sanctions and financial crime regulations and their application in financial services, including OFAC, EU, UN sanctions regimes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, adept at converting business needs into technical solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of effective engagement with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to draft product documentations, compliance procedures and policies
- Proven experience in managing large-scale projects and implementing change.
Desired Attributes:
- Strategic Problem-Solver: Exhibits a resilient and analytical approach to complex challenges, consistently focused on delivering practical solutions.
- Driven and Meticulous: Demonstrates a proactive and detail-oriented mindset, committed to project success and operational excellence.
- Flexible Team Player: Adapts to evolving priorities and environments, fostering collaboration and innovation within the team.
