OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst

Position:
OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II

Company:
Pathward

Compensation:
$50,000 – $84,000

Location:
United States, Phoenix, AZ

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid, remote-office

Short Summary:
The OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II serves as the primary point of escalation for complex OFAC screening alerts and high-risk cases within the Bank’s interdiction systems. This role involves reviewing and resolving escalated sanctions screening matters requiring advanced analysis.

Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary escalation point for complex OFAC screening alerts involving customers, transactions, and counterparties against sanctions lists.
- Conduct advanced investigation of escalated potential matches requiring deeper analysis.
- Perform enhanced due diligence research using internal systems and public records.
- Review and approve complex false positive dispositions escalated by Analysts.
- Monitor escalation queue to ensure timely resolution.
- Coordinate blocked property reporting and rejected transaction documentation for submission to OFAC.
- Serve as subject matter expert for OFAC sanctions screening matters.

Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related field required.
- 3+ years of experience in OFAC sanctions compliance or screening operations.
- Banking or financial services experience required.
- CAMS or CGSS certification preferred.
- Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet research.

Benefits:
Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.