Sanction Screening Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Sanction Screening Analyst Client: business consulting and services Location: Kolkata, West Bengal Job Description : We are seeking candidates with 3-5 years of experience in KYC Sanctions Screening (total overall work experience should not exceed 7 years) for our Kolkata office. Selected candidates must be available to work from the office and undergo a mandatory training program onsite. Preferred Knowledge : Screening individuals and entities against global sanction lists (OFAC, EU, UN, and other international/government agency lists). Reviewing individuals and business entities triggered by high-risk scenarios. Identifying potential sanctions screening matches and reviewing to determine false positives. Conducting complex research and investigations to confirm matches to global sanctions lists based on set guidelines. Releasing or escalating potential matches according to working instructions to the originating business unit and compliance department. Analyzing alerts for close match/exact match hits based on name/country/address combinations. Providing detailed recommendations for internal exception list maintenance based on false positive analysis. Analyzing automated system rules for watchlist matches to understand business logic rules. Good knowledge of regulatory practices in AML, OFAC, sanctions, and applicable local laws. Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills. Documenting all alerts including supporting data, analysis, and rationale for escalation or closure within the case management system. Building effective working relationships with AML Investigations units and facilitating information transfer for case investigations. Collaborating with India and US colleagues to enhance AML Investigation processes. Participating in special projects, quality improvement initiatives, and other exercises as requested. Required Qualifications & Capabilities : Prior experience in compliance or related functions. Familiarity with internal systems and processes of financial institutions (or similar). Strong self-starter attitude with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Exceptional research and analytical abilities, especially with large datasets to identify high-risk attributes. Proficiency in MS Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong documentation skills to articulate clear alert dispositions. Adherence to standard controls and compliance practices. Professional & Educational Background: Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Computer Science, or an equivalent discipline is preferred. Full-time master’s degree or equivalent will be an added advantage. Additional Information : Collaborating with leadership teams to deliver client engagements and outputs. Supporting client management, project management, and development of high-quality deliverables. Building strong collaborative relationships with team members and client stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical.