Global Screening Operations – Transaction Screening Escalations Analyst, Bournemouth
This role requires strong organizational skills to prioritize effectively, with a focus on ensuring the trust and safety of the bank. In collaboration with Global Financial Crimes Compliance and Global Sanctions Compliance, the Global Sanctions Escalations team plays an active role in achieving the firm’s financial crime objectives. The analyst will assess alerts related to Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, or Sanctions activities, based on system and manual sources, in line with global and local standards.
As a Transaction Screening Escalations Analyst in the Global Screening Operations (GSO) team, you will investigate live transactions that may involve internal, AML, or Sanctions concerns. You will work within a team environment and must adapt to a rapidly changing business and regulatory landscape.
Job responsibilities
* Review production transactions escalated to Sanctions Escalations daily, checking for suspicious items against OFAC, HMT, EU, or other sanctions programs, using in-house and public information.
* Analyze underlying data to support decision-making, which may lead to escalation or law enforcement/SAR filings.
* Document all transactions thoroughly within the Global Sanctions Manager system, adhering to timeframes and currency cut-offs.
* Understand upstream and downstream processes and assess client impact during transaction reviews.
* Maintain knowledge of the sanctions landscape through ongoing research and training.
* Participate in projects related to technology, procedures, and thematic reviews.
* Review and improve controls in partnership with internal teams, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Degree qualified or equivalent business experience.
* Ability to achieve strong results in a dynamic sanctions environment.
* Excellent analytical and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with other teams.
* Ability to follow procedures, uphold quality, and adhere to regulatory controls.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
* Experience in sanctions, financial crimes compliance, or related fields.
* Proactive and resourceful approach.
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