Overview
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At Worldpay you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.
*****This role will be in a hybrid work environment working at least 2 days in office.
*****This is not a role where we sponsor/transfer sponsorship now or in the future.
About the team
The Worldpay Sanctions Compliance Team is dedicated to ensuring that Worldpay, LLC and its subsidiaries operate ethically and in full compliance with all applicable sanctions laws and regulations across the jurisdictions in which the company does business. Their primary responsibility is to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and manage sanctions compliance risks, as outlined in Worldpay’s Sanctions Compliance Policy.
What you will be doing
The Sanction Screening Analyst will specialize in Crypto, alert decisioning, preparing metrics for management, assisting training new employees, engaging necessary stakeholders during escalations.
* Sanctions Screening & Investigation: Conduct advanced reviews of transactions, customer accounts, and payment instructions to identify potential sanctions violations. Perform in-depth investigations and escalate complex cases as necessary.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to global sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU, UK, local authorities) and internal policies. Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement adjustments to procedures accordingly.
* Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Assess and quantify sanctions risks across business units, products, and geographies. Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to reduce exposure.
* Quality Assurance & Control: Review and validate work completed by junior analysts. Provide guidance and feedback to ensure accuracy and consistency in sanctions screening and investigations.
* Reporting & Documentation: Prepare detailed reports for management, regulators, and auditors. Maintain thorough documentation of investigations, decisions, and rationale for audit trails.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal teams (Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Client Services) and external parties (regulators, law enforcement) to resolve sanctions-related queries and issues.
* Training & Mentorship: Deliver training sessions and mentoring to junior analysts and other staff on sanctions compliance, investigative techniques, and regulatory updates.
* System Enhancement & Testing: Participate in the evaluation, testing, and enhancement of sanctions screening systems and tools. Provide feedback to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives.
* Incident Management: Lead or support responses to sanctions-related incidents, including root cause analysis, remediation plans, and communication with stakeholders.
* Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance overall sanctions compliance effectiveness.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or law or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
2-5 years of compliance experience; strong interest in financial crime and investigation skills.
* Communicates ideas both verbally and in written form in a clear, concise, and professional manner
* Comprehensive knowledge of at least one substantive area of compliance, such as banking regulations, anti-money laundering, or anti-corruption
* Excellent analytical and project management skills; Intermediate Excel skills
* Ability to understand technical documents and legal or regulatory reference materials
* Ability to understand and apply learned concepts
* Demonstrated ability to plan and complete work within tight time limitations
* Ability to apply creative problem- solving techniques and tools to compliance issues
* Ability to follow and conduct a compliance monitoring program
* Ability to provide information to a variety of audiences and deal effectively with confidential issues that are sensitive in nature
* Ability to share information with awareness of its effect on others
What we offer you
* A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
* A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
* Competitive salary and benefits
* A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect
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EEOC Statement
Worldpay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here.
If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at Worldpay works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Worldpay does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
Explore the benefits we offer to Worldpayers in the United Kingdom
My Health
We provide a healthcare allowance towards the costs of your health benefits, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage you and your family needs across our medical, dental and healthcare cash plans. Our medical plan also includes a neurodiversity assessment pathway.
My Money
We offer access to a pension scheme with a company contribution of 9% of base salary if you contribute at least 3%. You can also own your personal finances through our Workplace ISA and GIA.
My Lifestyle
We offer Employee Assistance Programs to support through any changes that matter to you.
My Family
Our family inclusion network offers support for Worldpayers raising families and caring for family members.
My Protection
We offer company-funded life and income protection insurance with the option to purchase additional insurances, including critical illness for you and your partner, life insurance for your partner, and personal travel insurance.
My Time Off
We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.
My Specialized Support
We offer company-funded annual Health Assessments. We also provide free access to a Virtual GP for you and your family, and full funding for female Worldpayers to access our Menopause Support Plan.
My Specialized Support
We provide a monthly wellbeing allowance for you to spend on anything that supports your physical and/or mental wellbeing.
Application steps
Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Worldpay, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.
Application Review
Once you’ve submitted your application, Worldpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we'll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.
Interview with a Worldpayer
This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Worldpayers.
Offer and Onboarding
The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Worldpayer.
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