Sanctions Junior Analyst (fixed-term contract)

About the role

The Sanctions Junior Analyst assists the sanctions compliance team by checking transactions and customers against relevant sanctions lists and regulatory standards. This fixed-term position serves as an introduction to the field of financial crime compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, economics, or a comparable subject

• Entry-level or junior background in compliance, risk, or another financial services function

• Careful attention to detail and the ability to stay accurate while working under time pressure

• Reasonable understanding of international sanctions regulations and compliance frameworks

• Skilled in MS Office applications, especially Excel

• Excellent command of written and spoken English, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

1. 1

   Run screening of customer names, transactions, and payment messages against sanctions lists and internal watchlists

2. 2

   Assess and clear alerts produced by sanctions screening systems, recording the analysis and its results

3. 3

   Refer potential true matches to senior analysts and compliance officers for deeper investigation

4. 4

   Help with periodic reviews of existing customers and with improving screening rules and filters

5. 5

   Keep precise records of screening work and prepare reports for internal and regulatory audits

6. 6

   Provide teammates with on-demand research and administrative support on matters tied to sanctions compliance