OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II

2 hours, 8 minutes ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Operations
Pathward

Pathward

Pathward is a federally registered financial institution that enhances financial inclusion by offering a robust banking infrastructure and a variety of financial solutions to support businesses in accessing the necessary funds for growth.

Diversified Financial Services
251-1K
Founded 1954

Description

  • Serve as the primary escalation point for complex OFAC screening alerts involving customers, transactions, and counterparties.
  • Investigate potential sanctions matches using customer data, transaction patterns, beneficial ownership details, and other identifying information.
  • Perform enhanced due diligence research using internal systems, public records, commercial databases, and other investigative resources.
  • Review and approve complex false positive dispositions and ensure supporting documentation meets quality standards.
  • Make final determinations on confirmed matches and true positive hits, including account restrictions, transaction blocking, and regulatory reporting actions.
  • Coordinate with the BSA Officer and senior management on required actions for confirmed matches.
  • Monitor OFAC list updates and sanctions program changes and rescreen customers and transactions as needed.
  • Coordinate blocked property reporting and rejected transaction documentation for submission to OFAC.
  • Provide guidance to junior analysts and serve as a subject matter expert on sanctions screening matters.
  • Collaborate with operations, relationship management, and customer-facing teams on escalated matters and account actions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field required.
  • 3+ years of experience in OFAC sanctions compliance or screening operations, including escalated or complex cases.
  • Banking or financial services experience required.
  • CAMS or CGSS certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations, country-based and list-based programs, general licenses, beneficial ownership structures, and interdiction principles.
  • Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to resolve complex and ambiguous cases.
  • Excellent attention to accuracy and quality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and internet research.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and guide less experienced team members.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex findings to senior management.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to work efficiently under time constraints while maintaining quality.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $50,000 to $84,000.
  • Eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
  • Health insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Paid time off.
  • Hybrid remote-office work environment with onsite locations in multiple U.S. cities.

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