Sanctions Operations Analyst (1 year contract)

About the Role:

Be the final decision-maker on our highest-risk sanctions cases, where your judgment shapes who we do business with and protects the platform. You’ll untangle complex ownership structures, partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk, and help build smarter screening that sets the standard for the industry.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct thorough investigations into escalated sanctions alerts using various tools (e.g., Dow Jones, Kharon, other proprietary systems and OSINT).
• Serve as the final escalation point for high-risk sanctions cases, making data-driven decisions on client retention or offboarding.
• Document and justify decisions with clear audit trails for regulatory and internal reviews.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure alignment with policies and regulatory expectations.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients, transactions, and counterparties to assess sanctions exposure.
• Analyze complex ownership structures, transactional patterns, and geopolitical risks to identify potential sanctions evasion tactics.
• Monitor and interpret global sanctions regulations and emerging risks, and advise internal stakeholders on sanctions compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on sanctions screening methodologies, false positive reduction, and system optimization.
• Critically assess existing sanctions screening processes, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to drive project progress and ensure successful delivery.
• Contribute to policy and procedure updates to reflect evolving regulatory expectations and industry best practices.
• Support internal audits, regulatory exams, and remediation efforts related to sanctions compliance.

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, financial crime, or risk management (preferably in banking, fintech, or crypto).
• Strong knowledge of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UN, etc.) and crypto-related sanctions risks.
• Experience with sanctions screening tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex ownership structures and high-risk transactional behavior.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to balance risk and business considerations.
• Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines and deliver high-quality results within the given timeframes.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.