Sanctions Escalations Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough investigations into escalated sanctions alerts using various tools (e.g., Dow Jones, Kharon, other proprietary systems and OSINT).
• Serve as the final escalation point for high-risk sanctions cases, making data-driven decisions on client retention or offboarding.
• Document and justify decisions with clear audit trails for regulatory and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment with policies and regulatory expectations.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, transactions, and counterparties to assess sanctions exposure.
• Analyze complex ownership structures, transactional patterns, and geopolitical risks to identify potential sanctions evasion tactics.
• Monitor and interpret global sanctions regulations and emerging risks, and advise internal stakeholders on sanctions compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on sanctions screening methodologies, false positive reduction, and system optimization.
• Critically assess existing sanctions screening processes, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project progress and ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to policy and procedure updates to reflect evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and remediation efforts related to sanctions compliance.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, financial crime, or risk management (preferably in banking, fintech, or crypto).
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UN, etc.) and crypto-related sanctions risks.
• Experience with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex ownership structures and high-risk transactional behavior.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance risk and business considerations.
• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results within the given timeframes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.

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