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we're looking for a Principal Analyst - Compliance in our ever-evolving Sanctions Compliance Team to help us unleash the potential of every business. What you'll own Review and resolve complex sanctions alerts and escalations, including potential true matches and high-risk cases. Provide subject matter expertise on global sanctions programs (eg, OFAC, EU, UN, UK, etc). Supervise and mentor a small team of sanctions analysts, ensuring timely and accurate alert resolution. Conduct quality assurance reviews and provide feedback to improve team performance and consistency. Collaborate with internal stakeholders (eg, Legal, AML, Risk) to ensure appropriate handling of sanctions-related issues. Assist in the development and refinement of sanctions screening procedures and escalation protocols. Monitor regulatory updates and industry trends to ensure the sanctions program remains compliant and effective. Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations as needed. What you bring 3-5 years of experience in sanctions compliance or financial crime investigations. Strong understanding of global sanctions regimes and regulatory expectations. Experience handling complex escalations and conducting in-depth investigations. Prior experience leading or mentoring team members is preferred. Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills. Proficiency with sanctions screening tools (eg, World-Check, Dow Jones, LexisNexis, etc). Proven People management of teams from 5-20 people compliance knowledge (sanctions, PEP, Negative News) Excellent Written skills Worldpay Values: Determined - You stay open - winning, and failing, as one. Always looking for solutions that add value. Inclusive - You collaborate, encouraging others to perform at their best, always welcoming new perspectives. Open - You work across borders, working with your team to achieve your collective goals
