Sanctions & Screening Associate

Job Title: Sanctions & Screening Associate
Location: HEX (2-3 days onsite)
Contract Type: Temporary (12 Month Contract with Scope for Extension)

Our client, a prominent financial institution, is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sanctions & Screening Associate to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity is based in Cubitt Town and offers the chance to play a crucial role in maintaining compliance and upholding regulatory standards within the organisation.

Position Overview:
As a Sanctions & Screening Associate, you will be integral in supporting the day-to-day operational activities of the sanctions team. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing sanctions screening results from the bank's software tool for vendors, suppliers, and customers across EMEA.
• Analysing sanctions alert referrals from transaction control to determine if they require escalation or can be resolved with thorough research.
• Ensuring all referrals are consistently reviewed within agreed cut-off times, adhering to bank policies and procedures.
• Participating in quality assurance initiatives and resolving issues promptly while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately assess alerts filtered by Transaction Control, managing daily workload efficiently to maintain high standards.
• Engage proactively in ongoing quality assurance findings and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Collaborate with the sanctions validation team to assist in screening, investigating, and compiling results into comprehensive reports.
• Maintain a meticulous log of alerts and coordinate weekly updates for the department's management information (MI).

Ideal Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and investigative research skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities effectively and work collaboratively within a team.
• Proactive self-development mindset, coupled with energy and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality work.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Understanding of the regulatory frameworks related to the UK Bribery Act, Financial Crime, Sanctions, and AML.
• Recognised qualifications in AML, Sanctions, or Customer Due Diligence (e.g., ICA certificates, ACAMS) are preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient research skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong Excel capabilities for maintaining logs and reports.

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