Advanced OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II

Pathward, N.A.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pathward, N.A. is seeking an OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II to act as the primary escalation point for complex sanctions alerts and high-risk cases within the bank’s interdiction systems.

You will review and resolve complex matters, coordinate with senior management, and ensure policy compliance. You will perform advanced investigations, provide guidance to junior staff, and support regulatory reporting and account actions while maintaining strict data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related field required.
• Strong knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations and screening programs.
• Experience handling escalated or complex cases in financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary escalation point for complex OFAC screening alerts including SDN, Consolidated Sanctions, Sectoral Sanctions, and other OFAC programs.
• Conduct advanced investigation of escalated matches using customer info, transactions, and ownership structures.
• Perform enhanced due diligence using internal systems and external resources to resolve ambiguous matches.
• Review and approve complex false positives with proper justification and documentation.
• Make final determinations on matches and coordinate with BSA Officer on actions including restrictions and reporting.
• Monitor queues to ensure timely resolutions and cover high-volume periods.
• Lead or participate in team meetings and trainings.

Skills

OFAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Investigation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet research

Job description

Pathward, N.A. is seeking an OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II to act as the primary escalation point for complex sanctions alerts and high-risk cases within the bank’s interdiction systems.

You will review and resolve complex matters, coordinate with senior management, and ensure policy compliance. You will perform advanced investigations, provide guidance to junior staff, and support regulatory reporting and account actions while maintaining strict data confidentiality.