Sanctions Screening Lead
Job Description
This role focuses on conducting complex regulatory analysis across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Japan, the UK and the EU, to support customer and payment escalations. You will assess potential sanctions and regulatory risks, evaluate alignment with the organisation's risk appetite and provide clear, well-documented recommendations to protect the integrity of the business within the financial services environment.
Responsibilities
1. Perform detailed regulatory analysis on customer escalations and payment escalations, ensuring accurate interpretation of complex regulations across multiple jurisdictions such as the US, Japan, the UK and the EU.
2. Identify and assess sanctions and regulatory risks associated with specific transactions, customers or activities within the financial services and banking environment.
3. Evaluate whether identified risks fall within the organisation's risk appetite and escalate issues appropriately when they exceed defined thresholds.
4. Review and interpret regulatory documentation to ensure that decisions and recommendations comply with relevant sanctions and regulatory requirements.
5. Prepare clear, concise and well-structured written recommendations that outline findings, risk assessments and proposed actions.
6. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarif...