Remote OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II

Pathward Financial, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathward Financial, Inc. is seeking an OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II to handle escalated screening alerts and complex cases. You will provide guidance to junior staff, determine true positive matches, and ensure regulatory compliance within interdiction systems.

You will investigate using internal data, public records, and external resources, coordinate with management on actions, and support ongoing sanctions program monitoring in a hybrid remote-office environment.

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.
• Banking or financial services experience required.
• CAMS or CGSS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escalation Review and Complex Case Resolution for OFAC screening alerts.
• Investigate potential matches using internal systems and public records.
• Review and approve complex false positive dispositions with documentation.
• Coordinate with BSA Officer and senior management on actions including account restrictions.
• Monitor escalation queue to meet regulatory deadlines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to accuracy

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/IR/PS/Criminal Justice

CAMS or CGSS certification preferred

Tools

Regulatory databases

Internal screening systems

Job description

Pathward Financial, Inc. is seeking an OFAC Sanctions Screening Analyst II to handle escalated screening alerts and complex cases. You will provide guidance to junior staff, determine true positive matches, and ensure regulatory compliance within interdiction systems.

You will investigate using internal data, public records, and external resources, coordinate with management on actions, and support ongoing sanctions program monitoring in a hybrid remote-office environment.