PEG Staffing & Recruiting · 15 hours ago
Anti-Money Laundering Analyst
PEG Staffing & Recruiting is seeking a Financial Crimes – Sanctions Professional for their financial client in St. Louis. This role involves supporting the firm's financial crime compliance function with a focus on sanctions risk identification and mitigation, requiring strong analytical skills and collaboration with compliance leadership.
Responsibilities
Review alerts, referrals, and escalated matters associated with potential sanctions exposure across client and transactional activity
Conduct detailed investigations to assess sanctions risk and recommend appropriate resolution or escalation
Monitor changes to U.S. and international sanctions programs and evaluate potential impacts to customers, products, and business operations
Support sanctions risk assessments by identifying control gaps and recommending enhancements to policies, procedures, and monitoring practices
Apply sanctions-related considerations to customer due diligence activities in alignment with AML and financial crime compliance requirements
Act as an internal resource for sanctions-related guidance, responding to inquiries from compliance, operations, and business teams
Prepare clear documentation of investigative work, conclusions, and any required regulatory reporting
Assist with sanctions-related filings and periodic reporting obligations
Participate in initiatives to enhance monitoring systems, data quality, and investigative workflows
Support the development and maintenance of sanctions compliance documentation and training materials
Qualification
Required
Experience performing financial crime or compliance investigations, with exposure to sanctions regulations and OFAC requirements in a financial services or broker-dealer environment
Working knowledge of AML, BSA, and sanctions compliance frameworks, including KYC, CDD, and enhanced due diligence processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and regulatory guidance
Familiarity with compliance monitoring, risk assessments, and issue management practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate investigative findings and regulatory considerations
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities
Bachelor's degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
At least three years of experience in financial services, compliance, or a related field
Minimum of two years of experience focused on AML, sanctions, or financial crime risk
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with AML and sanctions monitoring platforms and analytical tools such as Actimize, SQL Server, Thomson Reuters, Moody's, or Bloomberg sanctions data
Company
PEG Staffing & Recruiting
PEG is a woman-owned, international staffing and recruiting agency based in St.
Funding
Current Stage
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