The Screening Analyst is responsible for an exciting opportunity for a sanctions screening analyst to assist the Legal Department in supporting the compliance function for the company in the area of sanctions screening and review work. The role will be located in Bangalore, India. The individual selected for this position will work closely with the legal, underwriting, claims, operations, and other functional teams to assist in the management of sanctions risk and to build up a collegial team to support the sanctions screening compliance management of global offices located in the Asia Middle East, Australasia, Europe, and North America regions
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day activities of sanction screening review of the business submissions and requests from global offices to ensure prompt and timely settlement.
- Analyze to determine the validity of the sanctions flags generated by the sanctions screening software and process the entries created.
- Liaise with other team members to communicate screening results as and when directed.
- Escalate potential matches for further investigation and provide any initial findings of information gathered.
- Coordinate closely with the senior analysts, and legal and compliance contacts on case referrals to facilitate next-level review and assessment.
- Act as the primary contact for the screening operations teams to enable smooth and timely performance of screening transactions and resolution of system anomalies and issues detected.
- Participate and assist in system and process implementation and enhancements to reinforce effective and robust sanction controls led by the global sanctions and compliance team.
- Ensure consistent and effective application and implementation of controls to evidence adherence to sanctions and related global standards, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare and compile data, updates, and records as may be required for audit, testing, inquiry, and reporting purposes.
- Stay current on sanctions regulatory changes, screening best practices, key enforcement actions, and related industry trends.
- Provide other compliance and screening support and assistance as may be assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of relevant experience in screening and compliance activities (financial services company with a global footprint preferred).
- Good knowledge of US/EU and international sanctions requirements.
- Professional certification on sanctions or anti-money laundering compliance is a plus.
- Technologically savvy, with a strong affinity for using technology to drive efficiency in processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization, including regional and global partners in other functional units.
- Analytical, meticulous, and highly organized.
- Language: Russian or Chinese.
Desired Qualifications
- A self-motivated team player with the ability to take initiative.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Self-driven and self-disciplined, and able to work independently with a keen attention to detail.
- Excel: proficient level
What s In It For You
- Competitive Benefit Package
- Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Employee Resource Groups
- This list could vary based on location/region
