Associate - Sanctions Analyst

About Our Client

Top 5 Global Banking Organization out of APAC

• The Sanction Analyst role is responsible for assisting and supporting the Sanction Compliance Officer and Assistant Compliance Officer in his/her role in managing, administering and coordinating the Sanction Program.
• Provide and maintain a compliant working environment by adhering to all laws, regulations and ethical standards and to lead by example
• Keep up with changing regulations in OFAC and BSA necessary in the completion of tasks
• Conduct customer screening, trade finance screening, and other Sanction related screening
• Serve as Level 1 reviewer of Sanction related items
• Assist Level 2 reviewers when needed
• Informs the Assistant Compliance Officer of any potential regulatory compliance shortfalls within the Sanction Program
• Opines on any new regulatory pronouncements or changes and impact they may have on the Branch or Bank
• Draft inquiries in ICSWeb for OFAC investigations
• Conduct Manual Returns for cancelled transactions in suspense account
• Assist with the annual regulatory examinations
• Performs other compliance related duties as required
• Act as back for list verification when Sanctions Technology Management Team is shorthanded.
• Act as risk managers with the responsibility for identifying, acting on and escalating risks and are held strictly accountable for the failure to discharge their risk management,
• Be responsible for demonstrating risk awareness by following all policies, procedures, and internal control in their daily routine.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

▪ BA ▪ 1-3 years in Sanctions Compliance field▪ Familiarity with U.S. Laws and Regulations ▪ Superior written and verbal skills in order to communicate with senior management and staff ▪ Able to provide training to staff on Sanction related topics ▪ Able to comprehend changes to laws and regulations including reporting impact of changes to senior management ▪ Must be computer literate especially using Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What's on Offer

High growth potential at the largest banking organization in the world.