Compliance Associate - Sanction Screening

• A successful Sanction Screening Associate ensures that their organization remains compliant with all sanction requirements, helps mitigate legal and financial risks, and contributes to a secure and trustworthy financial environment.

How you will create impact:

• Sanctions Screening Program Management

  : Oversee day-to-day operations related to the Sanctions Screening program, including collaboration with compliance officers to meet company goals.

• Investigation and Analysis:

  Conduct investigations and analysis to make compliance decisions, including identifying red flags for escalation based on a risk-based approach.

• Screening and Escalation:

  Screen customers against sanctions lists, perform PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) and adverse media screening, and escalate confirmed or suspicious findings.

• Use of Compliance Tools:

  Conduct manual screening using tools like LexisNexis and adhere to payment compliance obligations.

• Alert Review and Reporting:

  Review alerts related to illegal activity, global watch lists, and trade sanctions, ensuring alignment with the selected sanction list.

• Regulatory Adherence:

  Follow global regulatory guidelines, including KYC, KYB, CFT, and PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) 2002.

• Due Diligence and Risk Assessment:

  Perform initial and ongoing due diligence and risk assessments of accounts and partners, following a risk-based approach.

• Collaboration with Regional Teams:

  Liaise with partner compliance teams and Regional Compliance Officers, addressing vulnerabilities and escalating risks.