Cash & Trade Processing Associate Analyst 2 (OFAC Analyst - Global Payment Operations)

A 2nd Level OFAC Analyst is responsible for reviewing and researching funds transfer that contain potential matches to government sanctions or internal watch list. This includes determining if there is a true match, performing and documenting research, reporting, and escalating to compliance units when appropriate. In addition, the analyst will perform similar functions on additional products such as CitiChecking, CitiDirect, CSAW and CitiFT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and action payment transactions held for sanction related matches
• Investigate and obtain additional information to make a sound decision
• Engage and escalate to various compliance and AML teams when appropriate
• Prepare and compile reports
• Identify repetitive false hits
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and follow through on implementation
• Understand payment processing and formats

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred

  Analytical and deductive reasoning skills

  Banking and payment knowledge including Swift, FED, Chips is preferred

  Understanding of regulatory practices in AML, OFAC and sanctions is preferred

  Ability to work in high-volume, high pressure processing environment

  Ability to multi-task and prioritize

  Strong verbal and written communication

  Related experience in funds transfer and/or sanction screening

  Strong computer skills including Word and Excel

  College degree preferred

  Must be able to work occasional weekends

  Education Level: Associates Degree

  Primary Location: NAM-USA-Buffalo

  Job Category: Transaction Processing

  Schedule: Full-time

  Shift: Day Job -Monday - Friday 9am- 7:00 pm

  Employee Status: Regular

  Travel: No

  Grade/Level: B10

  Relocation: No

  Office Location / Address: 540 CrossPoint Parkway, Getzville, NY
  

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

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Job Family Group:

Operations - Transaction Services

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Job Family:

Cash Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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