Financial Crimes Sanctions Analyst II

Truist; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist is seeking a detail‑oriented sanctions investigator to ensure transactions and client activity comply with U.S. sanctions laws. You will review alerts, gather client information with Relationship Managers, and document the rationale for each disposition.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with teams across the bank.

Qualifications

• College degree and 4+ years of relevant experience at a financial institution or government agency.
• Strong understanding of OFAC and sanctions regulations with real‑world application.
• Ability to follow detailed policies and work with teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to senior leadership and partners.

Responsibilities

• Investigate sanctions-related alerts for clients, transactions, and trade documents.
• Disposit ion investigations and document rationale with supporting data.
• Coordinate with Relationship Managers to gather client information for cases.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal sanctions questions and guidance.
• Apply critical thinking to determine disposition levels and next steps.
• Use screening tools to assess sanctions risk and update case records.
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed sanctions laws and industry trends.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

Analytical thinking

Investigative research

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:

English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Responsible for timely investigations of transactions, trade, and client relationships to ensure consistency with applicable sanctions laws and regulations. Requires a strong technical understanding of U.S. economic and financial sanctions (primarily OFAC).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

• Conduct timely investigations, analysis, and disposition of economic and financial sanctions-related alerts for clients, transactions, trade documents, and other business unit activities to support Truist’s compliance with applicable sanctions laws and regulations.
• Communicate with senior Relationship Managers, senior branch associates and other teammates as needed to gather additional client information to support investigations.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal sanctions-related questions and support.
• Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to make well-supported decisions relative to the alert type, follow-up, and disposition.
• Use various research and screening tools to assess sanctions risk and exposure.
• Maintain strong knowledge of applicable current and proposed sanctions laws and regulations.
• Participate in regular sanctions and AML/CFT training that may include webinars, periodicals, and self -study to maintain timely understanding of sanctions and AML laws and regulations.
• Keep aware of national and world events and industry trends relating to sanctions compliance to mitigate potential sanctions risk to Truist.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• College degree.
• At least four years of relevant experience at a financial institution or relevant government agency.
• Understanding of U.S. economic and financial sanctions regulations and laws (particularly OFAC) and experience assessing economic and financial sanctions regulations with specific fact patterns.
• Ability to understand and execute detailed procedures, policies, and regulations that govern the department.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team to provide sanctions compliance advice to business units with respect to applicability of policies and implementation of the economic sanctions program and regulatory changes.
• Ability to work independently, under time constraints, and manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior Global Sanctions leadership, business unit managers and external entities.
• Ability to liaise among internal teams, external business units, and other stakeholders.
• Strong skills in investigative research and documentation.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and define issues, establish facts, analyze moderately complex information, and develop substantiated conclusions with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or related industry certification. Experience explaining sanctions regulations to non-technical audiences.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation:

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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