Sanctions and Payment Screening Specialist

Your new companyThe bank is an attractive workplace due to its strong emphasis on career development, offering comprehensive training programs and a broad career path to help employees grow into future business leaders. It fosters a corporate culture that values trust, innovation, and collaboration, creating a supportive and productive work environment. Employees benefit from competitive perks and opportunities for professional growth, while also enjoying the satisfaction of contributing to a globally recognised financial institution. Its extensive global presence provides unique opportunities for international exposure and career advancement, making it an appealing choice for those looking to expand their horizons. Your new roleAlert Review & Investigation:

• Conduct thorough reviews and investigations of alerts generated by the Bank's sanctions and payment screening systems.
• Identify and escalate potential true match sanction alerts as necessary.

Sanction Alerts Management:

• Investigate and escalate potential true match sanction alerts, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.

System Understanding:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Bank's sanctions and payment screening systems, ensuring their effective and efficient operation.

Transaction Monitoring:

• Review and investigate alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems, focusing on both sanctions and payment screening.

SAR Escalation:

• Escalate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) identified from transaction monitoring for potential external reporting.

What you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate for the Sanctions and Payment Screening Specialist role will possess a strong background in both sanctions and payment screening, with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to investigations. They will have extensive experience in reviewing and managing alerts generated by sanctions and transaction monitoring systems, and be adept at identifying and escalating true match alerts. The candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of AML, Sanctions, Fraud, and Bribery policies, and be capable of applying this knowledge effectively. Additionally, they will exhibit excellent analytical skills, be proficient in maintaining accurate records, and have a proactive attitude towards continuous monitoring and system improvements. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments are essential for success in this role. What you'll get in returnThe bank offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and community-oriented environment. You will enjoy excellent benefits, including the option to work from home one day per week. The position will primarily be office-based. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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