OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II – Remote

Pathward, National Association; United States; 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, National Association, is seeking a Senior OFAC sanctions screening analyst II to join our hybrid team in the United States. You will serve as the primary escalation point for complex OFAC alerts, review high-risk cases, and ensure accurate dispositions in line with regulatory requirements and bank policies.

You will mentor junior analysts, coordinate with the BSA Officer and senior management, and stay current on sanctions lists and program changes while supporting timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, International Relations, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in OFAC sanctions compliance or screening operations, with demonstrated experience handling escalated or complex cases.
• Banking or financial services experience required.
• CAMS or CGSS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary escalation point for complex OFAC screening alerts involving customers, transactions, and counterparties against sanctions lists including SDN, Consolidated Sanctions, Sectoral Sanctions (SSI), Non-SDN Menu-Based Sanctions, and other OFAC programs
• Conduct advanced investigation of escalated potential matches requiring deeper analysis of customer information, transaction patterns, beneficial ownership structures, and complex identifying details
• Perform enhanced due diligence research using internal systems, public records, commercial databases, and specialized investigative resources to resolve ambiguous matches
• Review and approve complex false positive dispositions escalated by Analysts, ensuring appropriate justification and supporting documentation meets quality standards
• Make final determinations on confirmed matches and true positive hits, coordinating with BSA Officer and senior management on required actions including account restrictions, transaction blocking, and regulatory reporting
• Monitor escalation queue to ensure timely resolution and provide coverage during high-volume periods to meet regulatory deadlines
• Other duties as assigned
• Coordinate blocked property reporting and rejected transaction documentation for submission to OFAC as required
• Lead or participate in team meetings and trainings
• Serve as subject matter expert for OFAC sanctions screening matters, providing guidance to junior Analysts on complex scenarios and edge cases
• Coordinate with operations, relationship management, and customer-facing staff on escalated matters, account actions, and transaction status
• Lead or participate in team meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/IR/Political Science/Criminal Justice

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Public records databases

Commercial databases

Job description

Pathward, National Association, is seeking a Senior OFAC sanctions screening analyst II to join our hybrid team in the United States. You will serve as the primary escalation point for complex OFAC alerts, review high-risk cases, and ensure accurate dispositions in line with regulatory requirements and bank policies.

You will mentor junior analysts, coordinate with the BSA Officer and senior management, and stay current on sanctions lists and program changes while supporting timely