Interactive Brokers · 3 months ago
Sanctions Systems Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yrInteractive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global financial services company known for its innovative technology and commitment to clients. They are seeking a Sanctions Systems Analyst to leverage technology in supporting compliance with economic sanctions laws, conducting investigations, and improving compliance processes.
E-CommerceFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Work with sanctions team members and other internal stakeholders globally on matters related to sanctions risk posed by Interactive Brokers’ business activities
Conduct special investigations of situations arising from changes in global sanctions regimes, specifically using large amounts of data to paint a holistic summary
Identify opportunities to drive efficiencies in the alert/case/account review management process and feed these back to the appropriate team(s) to implement
Identify information gaps and recommend action items to close any gaps identified
Help manage the sequestering, monitoring, and reporting of assets frozen pursuant to sanctions laws
Advise management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends related to sanctions, including effectiveness and efficiency of controls
Maintain the production of surveillance reports that have not yet been fully coded by developers
Contribute to the innovation and development of IBKR’s Sanctions Compliance Program. This is a unique opportunity where your work and ideas will have a direct impact on how our company conducts sanctions screening and similar controls
Qualification
Required
Several years of experience in sanctions or broader financial crime compliance, with a focus on compliance systems and knowledge of programming language(s)
Regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a regulatory organization, a broker-dealer, a futures commission merchant, or a similar organization
Strong Microsoft Excel and SQL skills
Interest in automating inefficient, repetitive tasks
Focused, adaptable, and have a natural motivation to solve problems
Preferred
Experience in sanctions compliance and/or the banking or securities industry
Excellent bachelor-level educational credentials with a focus on finance, computer science, data analytics, or similar areas
High comfort and fluency with programming logic and computer languages
Direct experience with Python, Java, and R Studio
Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and project management skills
Ability to work both independently and in a small team environment, and to multitask with minimal supervision
Experience with Jira and communicating problems to developers
ACAMS, CGSS, Series 7, or other FINRA licenses or certifications
Knowledge of capital markets
Knowledge of and experience with screening vendor solutions (e.g., Fircosoft)
Benefits
Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus, and stock grant
Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid healthcare premium
Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches, and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Daily company lunch allowance and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snacks
Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities, and company sports teams
Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
Modern offices with multi-monitor setups
Company
Interactive Brokers
Rated #1 Active Traders and #1 International Trading in 2025 by StockBrokers.com.
Founded in 1977Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2009-06-01Post Ipo Equity
2008-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2007-05-04IPO
Leadership Team
James Menicucci
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Claflin
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