Sanctions Screening Analyst

Do you want to work with conducting sanctions screening within the Business AML function in a global organization seeking to change the payments industry landscape? Then we might have the role for you!

Banking Circle is a truly international and vibrant company with more than 550 skilled and dedicated employees worldwide. We are a differentiator in the market who provides the stability of a Bank and the flexibility of a Fintech, in order to deliver a payments solution to our clients as we continue transforming the Banking and Payments industry for the new economy.

About the role
We are looking to hire a Sanctions Screening Analyst in Singapore to join our Sanctions team, reporting to the Sanctions Screening Lead.

You will be part of the team within the Business AML function, which serves as the first line of defense in conducting Level 1 & 2 Payment Sanctions Screening alert investigations. In this role, you will be responsible for investigating and handling false positive sanctions alerts, requesting further payment information internally and externally and/or escalating potential true matches to the Compliance team for investigation or guidance.

What you will be doing

• Manage and process screening alerts at L1 and L2 - includes releasing false positive alerts, investigating potential matches and actioning as appropriate.
• Ensure caseload is prioritised to ensure payments are reviewed prior to applicable currency cut-off
• Ensure BAU process is operating efficiently and effectively, with strict adherence to SLA’s.
• Develop a strong understanding of the business operating model for Sanctions Screening, identifying, and recommending process and procedural enhancements where applicable.
• Continuously monitor regulatory development and keep internal activities up to date with best industry practises
• Maintain procedures and working instructions to ensure that they are reflective of all appropriate key controls
• Assist in maintenance of procedures to ensure that they are reflective of the Sanctions Control environment
• Highlight any system or process deficiency as well as opportunities for improvement

What we are looking for
To be the right candidate for this position, we expect you to have an relevant educational background, and you are familiar with global AML and sanctions rules and regulations. Furthermore, you have 3 years of experience with Payment sanctions screening and alert management.

You have an interest in and knowledge of sanctions legislations, and you are able to review and understand payment flows, while always having a good attention to details. Also, you possess sound organizational and communication skills.

As a person you are analytical, not afraid to work independently with personal accountability, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are also a great team player who can work collaboratively with others across locations and departments.

As Banking Circle is an international company it´s a requirement, that you are fluent in English.

What we offer you
We offer a hybrid work model for our employees to allow for flexibility and productivity. However, we do expect you to spend most of your time in the office to build community and efficiency in the team. Furthermore, we offer a competitive salary and a generous benefit package, opportunities for continuous learning, development, and a dynamic and collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievements.

Would you like to join us?
We will be conducting interviews continuously; therefore, we urge interested candidates to apply online as soon as possible. Please note that applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

If you have questions do not hesitate to contact Katja Linnea Serritzlew, Global Recruitment Partner on [email protected]. No agencies, please.

Department: Amerika Plads 38, København Ø

Lokation: Singapore (SG)