Sanctions Technical Specialist
Role Overview
Support the design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of sanctions screening systems and technology solutions.
Help detect sanctioned individuals, entities, vessels, countries, and prohibited activities.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Purpose
Support the design, implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of sanctions screening systems and technology solutions.
Help detect sanctioned individuals, entities, vessels, countries, and prohibited activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain sanctions screening systems, including FircoSoft, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Accuity, Actimize, and Pelican.
- Manage sanctions watchlists, filtering rules, matching algorithms, and system parameters; analyze false positives and recommend tuning.
- Support screening workflows for customers, payments, trade finance, and securities transactions.
- Conduct data analysis and testing for system enhancements and model changes; investigate issues and coordinate remediation.
- Perform user acceptance and regression testing.
- Develop management information, dashboards, and screening metrics.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies; collaborate across Compliance, Technology, Operations, and Risk.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, Data Analytics, Compliance, or a related field.
- Proven experience with sanctions screening platforms and payment screening solutions.
- Deep knowledge of OFAC, UN, UK HMT, EU, and other international sanctions regimes.
- Strong understanding of SWIFT messages, payment processing, and customer screening workflows.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, data analysis, reporting, and system testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; clear understanding of sanctions screening methodologies and fuzzy matching logic.
Preferred Qualifications
- CAMS, CGSS, ICA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
- Experience with AML/KYC and broader financial crime systems is preferred.
- Prior project management or business analysis experience is preferred.
Key Performance Indicators
Reduce false-positive rates and implement sanctions list updates on time.
Optimize system availability and performance.
Achieve successful audit and regulatory outcomes and maintain high-quality screening and alert management.
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