Job Description
Role overview:
A successful Sanction Screening Senior Associate ensures that their organization remains compliant with all
sanction requirements, helps mitigate legal and financial risks, and contributes to a secure and
trustworthy financial environment.
How you will create impact:
Sanctions Screening Program Management: Oversee day-to-day operations related to the
Sanctions Screening program, including collaboration with compliance officers to meet company
goals.
Investigation and Analysis: Conduct investigations and analysis to make compliance decisions,
including identifying red flags for escalation based on a risk-based approach.
Screening and Escalation: Screen customers against sanctions lists, perform PEP (Politically
Exposed Persons) and adverse media screening, and escalate confirmed or suspicious findings.
Use of Compliance Tools: Conduct manual screening using tools like LexisNexis and adhere to
payment compliance obligations.
Alert Review and Reporting: Review alerts related to illegal activity, global watch lists, and trade
sanctions, ensuring alignment with the selected sanction list.
Regulatory Adherence: Follow global regulatory guidelines, including KYC, KYB, CFT, and PMLA
(Prevention of Money Laundering Act) 2002.
Due Diligence and Risk Assessment: Perform initial and ongoing due diligence and risk
assessments of accounts and partners, following a risk-based approach.
Collaboration with Regional Teams: Liaise with partner compliance teams and Regional
Compliance Officers, addressing vulnerabilities and escalating risks.
Essential qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact confidently
and professionally with customers and internal stakeholders.
1 to 5 years of professional experience in Compliance, Audit, or Forensic Investigations,
preferably in the fintech or payment industry.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks
effectively and meeting deadlines consistently.
Interview rounds & assessments:
Table for Two:
A brief chat with one of our Recruiters to assess your foundational competencies and provide an
overview of TerraPay.
Beyond the Bio:
A discussion with an SME or the RM to evaluate your role-specific knowledge, problem-solving
abilities, and gain a deeper understanding of the company and team dynamics.
Manager Meetup:
A comprehensive discussion about the role and responsibilities, expectations, and mapping out
potential career growth.
Why TerraPay:
TerraPay is a global money movement player on a
mission to build a borderless financial world. We
believe payments should be instant, reliable,
transparent, seamless, and fully compliant.
Registered and regulated across 31 global markets, we
are a leading payments partner for banks, mobile
wallets, money transfer operators, merchants, and
financial institutions.
We are proud to be a twice-certified Great Place to Work and were featured in the 2023 CB Insights
Fintech 100 and the 2024 Financial Times 1000 lists.
Read more about TerraPay here.
Our culture & core values:
At TerraPay, we don't just talk about our valueswe live by them. Humility, ownership &
responsibility, entrepreneurship, global citizenship, and trusting empowerment are the principles
that guide everything we do. If you're looking for a career that offers abundant opportunities for
innovation and a culture of excellence, TerraPay is the place to be.
With comprehensive healthcare benefits, cab facilities for our India-based employees, and a
generous leave policy, we've got you covered. Join us in one of our 10 offices worldwide and
collaborate with a diverse team representing 40+ nationalities.
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