OFAC & AML Sanctions Analyst – Contract

ATR International; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A global compliance firm is seeking a Sanctions Compliance Analyst in Cupertino, California. This role involves supporting the Global Export and Sanctions Compliance team by conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with U.S. and international sanctions regulations. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with OFAC and sanctions compliance laws, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Expertise and hands-on experience with OFAC and sanctions compliance laws and regulations.
• Prior experience in the review, investigation, and resolution of sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), or terrorist financing issues.
• Experience using SAP GTS screening systems and Accuity’s Compliance Link.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise sound ethical judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently while remaining flexible, innovative, and adaptable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with company personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive timelines in a compliance-driven environment.
• Proficiency in client applications (Numbers, Pages, and Keynote) and Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of and experience with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a general understanding of U.S. OFAC sanctions and international sanctions programs.
• Review and analyze sanctions screening system alerts in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
• Conduct investigations of customers, business partners, and transactions using approved tools and methodologies.
• Identify and elevate unusual or suspicious findings potentially related to sanctioned parties, terrorist financing, law enforcement concerns, or other criminal activity.
• Perform searches, gather data, and collect evidence from internal systems, public sources, third-party tools, commercial databases, and through coordination with business or compliance contacts.
• Accumulate, analyze, and document relevant transaction and screened-party information to enable GESC to determine appropriate compliance actions.
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and well-organized documentation of investigative analyses and conclusions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Support special projects, critical casework, and ad hoc compliance initiatives as assigned.
• Engage with relevant teams to raise awareness of sanctions trends, emerging risks, remediation actions, and program enhancements.
• Support recordkeeping and documentation requirements in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Job description

A global compliance firm is seeking a Sanctions Compliance Analyst in Cupertino, California. This role involves supporting the Global Export and Sanctions Compliance team by conducting investigations and ensuring compliance with U.S. and international sanctions regulations. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with OFAC and sanctions compliance laws, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay based on experience.