Sanctions Enforcement Specialist; x2

This role is part of the Payments and Clearing Solutions (PCS) team, which provides a comprehensive range of International and Domestic Cash Management Services. The team is responsible for monitoring, regulatory screening, and reporting functions for operational control and end-of-day reconciliation. The Sanctions Enforcement and Exceptions group specifically addresses escalations of messages identified as "hits" against sanctions lists and manages those transactions through completion or escalation to Level 3.

• Associate/BA degree from an accredited college/university.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in OFAC and Sanctions investigation.
• Strong understanding of Regulatory awareness, and the regulations that govern it.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of the OFAC processes and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of Funds Transfer operations as well as the rules and regulations that govern it, including CHIPS, Fedwire, SWIFT, LYNX, and ACH.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills, as well as attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
• The candidate must possess knowledge and basic understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint.
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

• ACAMS/ACSS certified.

• Perform a Level 2 review of transactions referred to the OFAC Exception queue for potential sanctions violations and manage queues to ensure deadlines are met.
• Conduct investigations on payments held for regulatory reasons pending additional information and monitor case investigations to ensure timely follow-ups and responses.
• Work closely with U.S. and Group Financial Services, Legal, and the Treasury in performing wire transfer searches or handling regular case investigations.
• Ensure that all transactions escalated for Level 2 review comply with all external and internal regulations and policies.
• Validate vendor-added file uploads to filtering systems to ensure accurate updates to lists and modify entities on the local list as requested by the USFS team.
• Ensure all payments comply with the company's group payment transparency policy.
• Contribute to the operational permanent control framework.
• Prepare and analyze various reports as needed.
• Make recommendations for procedural changes where necessary.

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