Risk Specialist - Sanctions

Miami Lakes
5901 Miami Lakes Dr E
Miami Lakes, FL 33014, USA

On site in Miami Lakes, FL;
Memphis, TN;
Orlando, FL;
Johnson City, TN;
Birmingham, AL, Asheboro, NC;
Knoxville, TN;
Nashville, TN;
Naples, FL or Longwood, FL

The position is responsible for performing confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes.

• Review and disposition potential Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) matches on real-time or in-process transactions.
• Identify transactions that have the potential to be Blocked or Rejected due to sanctions.
• Conduct internet research and obtain relevant documentation to support disposition of potential OFAC matches.
• Read, analyze, interpret, and apply sanctions regulations to ensure the Bank remains in compliance.
• Assist with sanction screening system testing for implementation of new products / services and system upgrades.
• Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
• Support management teams, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly activities are completed on time.
• Participate in exams/audits by assisting in gathering of data for federal regulators, state examiners, independent auditors, and law enforcement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, with strong organization, time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment ensuring deadlines are met.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• No supervisory responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

• High school diploma or GED and 0-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in the Banking industry preferably in the BSA/Compliance area
• Knowledge of BSA/AML standards and practices preferred

• Microsoft Office suite

• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match

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