Sanctions & Adverse Media Screening Lead (US)

PLP Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Klarna is seeking a Screening Adjudication Expert in Columbus to own sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening operations for the US market, including responsibility for 314(a) obligations. You will lead complex investigations, drive process improvements, and coordinate with an outsourced vendor and Klarna's US partner bank to ensure regulatory compliance and timely decisions.

The role requires senior-level expertise, a transformative mindset, and a track record in fintech compliance, with a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in US sanctions screening, PEP, or adverse media investigations.
• Breadth across at least two screening disciplines with the ability to quickly build expertise in new areas.
• Strong knowledge of OFAC regulations, US sanctions frameworks, and operational impacts for a payments business.
• Familiarity with Section 314(a) of the USA PATRIOT Act and FinCEN information-sharing obligations; hands-on 314(a) execution preferred.
• Genuine curiosity about AI and automation with experience using AI-assisted tools in a compliance context.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational health of sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening for the US market; coordinate with outsourced vendor and bank.
• Conduct complex investigations and support blocking, freezing, or reporting actions under applicable regulations.
• Identify inefficiencies and design improvements with vendor, Product, and Tech teams; leverage AI/automation to enhance throughput and quality.
• Perform four-eyes review of 314(a) submissions ensuring accuracy and timely execution against regulatory timelines.
• Stay current on OFAC, FinCEN, and other US and international sanctions developments; feed changes back into processes.

Skills

Sanctions screening

PEP investigations

Adverse media

OFAC knowledge

Automation experience

AI tooling

Regulatory compliance

Tools

World-Check

LexisNexis

Fircosoft

Job description

Klarna is seeking a Screening Adjudication Expert in Columbus to own sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening operations for the US market, including responsibility for 314(a) obligations. You will lead complex investigations, drive process improvements, and coordinate with an outsourced vendor and Klarna's US partner bank to ensure regulatory compliance and timely decisions.

The role requires senior-level expertise, a transformative mindset, and a track record in fintech compliance, with a