Phyton Talent Advisors · 17 hours ago
AML Sanctions Analyst
Phyton Talent Advisors is seeking an AML CIU Sanctions Analyst II to support the firm's sanctions compliance program. The role involves conducting client and transactional investigations, interpreting sanctions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sanctions-related processes.
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Responsibilities
Conduct reviews and investigations of potential sanctions matches, including escalations, reporting, and ongoing monitoring
Interpret and summarize new or updated executive orders and sanctions, performing gap analyses and coverage assessment to assess impact on clients, products, and business lines
Maintain a current understanding of sanctions, money laundering, and terrorist financing issues, including relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and industry best practices
Support the execution of the sanctions program and client due diligence in line with AML and sanctions policies and procedures
Collaborate with CIU leadership to recommend enhancements to governance programs and practices
Serve as a subject matter resource for sanctions-related inquiries, providing guidance to business and compliance personnel
Document findings, update sanctions tracking spreadsheets, and escalate concerns as appropriate
Perform reporting obligations to OFAC as needed and Annual OFAC Reporting through ORS
Participate in collaborative discussions to improve systems, processes, and tools used to identify sanctions risks
Assist in drafting and maintaining up-to-date policies and procedural documentation
Qualification
Required
Experience conducting financial crimes investigations, with an emphasis on sanctions, OFAC, and global regulatory requirements within a broker dealer
Strong understanding of AML, BSA, and sanctions compliance within a brokerage, including customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and know your customer (KYC) processes
Ability to analyze complex financial activities and identify potential risks
Familiarity with compliance analysis, reporting, and risk control mechanisms
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex regulatory language and findings
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders
Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum Required: 3+ years' of financial industry or related experience; 2+ years' of AML, sanctions, or related risk experience
Company
Phyton Talent Advisors
Phyton Talent Advisors, formerly Linium Resources, provides top-tier talent for the world's most competitive industries.