Sanctions System Analyst

Responsibilities

• Oversight and testing of the sanctions screening system
• Coordination of technical projects and initiatives, including any modifications to tools and models used by the Sanctions team
• Development and maintenance of regular metrics reporting to assess system effectiveness and team productivity
• Enhance operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and facilitating projects to streamline current processes.
• Assist with the maintenance and reporting of OFAC-blocked property.
• Ad hoc data analysis to support senior management requests, regulatory inquiries, response to regulatory changes, etc.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Excellent Bachelor-level educational credentials. A focus on finance, computer science, data analytics or similar areas is preferred.
• Candidates should have a strong Microsoft Excel and SQL background.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in automating inefficient or repetitive processes
• A high degree of comfort with technology and a functional understanding of how technology can be applied to business solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently as well as in a small-team environment and to multi-task with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Candidates must be focused, adaptable, and have a natural motivation to solve problems.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working or interning for an exchange, regulatory agency, Broker Dealer (BD), Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) or similar organization is a plus.

Direct experience in sanctions compliance is strongly preferred.

• Fluency in Python, Java, VBA, and / or R Studio a plus
• Experience with Jira and communicating problems to programmers a plus
• ACAMS, CGSS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications are a plus
• Knowledge of Capital Markets

To be successful in this position, you will have the following :

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision
• Superb analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
30+ days ago