Job Title:

Global Sanctions Analyst

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

The position of Global Sanctions Analyst is a part of Financial Crimes Compliance and reports to the Global Sanctions Manager. Analysts are responsible for reviewing customers, accounts and individual transactions for matches to individuals or entities that are subject to US sanctions or appear on other lists of concern (e.g. 314(a) or PEP). The Analyst will use various resources in their review, including internal bank systems and external investigative tools. In addition, analysts will be asked to participate in special projects, prepare management reports, and be a proactive participant in the Group’s initiatives and activities.

What we are looking for:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Complete timely analysis of potential sanctions matches through interdiction software platform under intermittent supervision.With minimal supervision complete thorough documentation supporting alert decisions to release, block/reject, or escalate transactions for further review.Provide support to the bank’s payments processing units, bankers, and lenders pertaining to required sanctions screening.Adhere to bank policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements and to maintain a strict level of confidentiality.Assist with 314(a) searches, PEP screening and/or negative news searches, as assigned.Ability to document processes and/or assist with drafting of procedures.Work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment to ensure overall unit goals and deadlines are met.Establish working relationships with key business partners across all lines of business.Assist with special projects as needed.Perform additional duties as required, consistent with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the Group.

Education, Previous Work Experience, and Other Requirements: 

College degree or equivalent of education and experience in BSA / AML / OFAC compliance, audit, or related broader banking operations preferred.CAMS certification preferred.2+ years of related experience in the Banking or Financial Service industry in BSA / AML / OFAC compliance, audit, or related broader banking operations. 1+ years of experience and working knowledge of list screening operations and sanctions programs:  OFAC, Section 314(a), and Section 311.  Working knowledge of OFAC / Sanctions interdiction software and / or case management software preferred.General knowledge of bank products including deposit, lending, ACH, ATM, RDC and correspondent banking.General understanding of the payments processing function.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to meet team deadlines and work with a sense of urgency while maintaining a high level of professionalism and producing quality results.Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC.  AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.  We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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