Financial Crime & Sanctions Name Screening System Specialist

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.