BSA/Sanctions QC Analyst Compliance

Hamlyn Williams; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented BSA/Sanctions QC Analyst Compliance to join their dynamic team in NYC. This hybrid role involves conducting thorough quality control assessments of BSA, AML, and OFAC programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative and analytical skills, with a solid background in sanctions investigations and automated transaction monitoring systems. Join a collaborative environment where your insights and contributions will drive process improvements and enhance the quality of compliance efforts. If you are passionate about financial crime prevention and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in sanctions investigations required.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations and fraud typologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct BSA/AML and OFAC Quality Control Assessments.
• Analyze alerts for sanctions and verify decisions.

Skills

Investigative Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Knowledge of AML Regulations

Sanctions Investigations

Education

B.S. Degree

Tools

Automated Transaction Monitoring Systems

Verafin

Job description

This range is provided by Hamlyn Williams. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

BSA/Sanctions QC Analyst Compliance

NYC – Hybrid

Hamlyn Williams has partnered with a full service commercial bank, based in NYC, NY that are looking to hire a BSA/Sanctions QC Analyst Compliance. This Analyst will be responsible for supporting the reviews of the Bank’s BSA, AML and OFAC programs.

This role is on a hybrid basis four days per-week on site. If you are not able to work on site, please do not apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough BSA/AML and OFAC Quality Control Assessments (QCA) across diverse products and services to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Analyze sampled alerts to determine false positives and valid matches involving sanctions, adverse media, politically exposed persons (PEPs), and internal watchlists. Verify that decisions are consistent with departmental guidelines and supported with appropriate documentation.
• Review data across all BSA/AML functions, including 314(a) and 314(b) information sharing, Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Apply and uphold QCA standards and risk-based testing procedures, accurately recording findings in designated databases or logs in a timely manner.
• Contribute to mentoring and training efforts by creating instructional materials, job aids, and tools to drive consistency and enhance quality.
• Remain up to date on OFAC and AML regulatory developments, ensuring internal procedures reflect current risks and standards. Recommend and implement process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree
• 3-5 years of experience in sanctions investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of emerging money laundering and fraud typologies, with a keen awareness of evolving financial crime trends.
• Proficient in automated transaction monitoring systems; hands-on experience with Verafin is a valuable asset.
• Familiar with Customer Identification Program (CIP) and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, including conducting Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk client onboarding.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to conduct detailed research and derive well-supported insights.
• Must be a Green Card holder or U.S. Citizen

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Banking