Sanctions Compliance Operations Analyst

Bank of America; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a sanctions compliance operations analyst to investigate OFAC alerts and process transactions across domestic and international business units. You will perform data-driven analysis, generate basic reports, and support implementation of new products and services within a controlled, production-focused environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, regulatory rigor, and collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in financial services, operations, compliance, sanctions, or a related risk management environment
• Experience in a highly regulated, production-driven environment with a strong focus on compliance, accuracy, and risk mitigation
• Ability to remain focused in a repetitive environment
• Ability to navigate through multiple systems while maintaining data integrity
• Analytical and detail oriented; ability to make accurate and timely decisions
• Good oral and written communications skills
• PC proficiency and excellent keyboarding/typing skills/data entry
• Ability to work independently, as well as, within a team
• Overtime as required
• Overnight position 9pm-6am Mon night to Fri night

Responsibilities

• Investigate OFAC alerts for domestic and international consumer, commercial and wholesale bank businesses
• Review and process OFAC transactions to meet compliance requirements
• Performs item processing functions under moderate supervision with checks and balances
• Ensures quality service and effective operations support for internal partners and external clients
• Basic level reporting
• Assist with coordination of implementation for products, services, and operational solutions
• Support design, documentation, implementation, and monitoring of new products and services
• Provide guidance regarding procedural, technical, and operational changes
• Expand business products knowledge within operations environment
• Builds network by developing relationships with partners and teammates
• Inspects data to identify issues and trends
• Collects and interprets data to validate processes

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer and Client Focus

Monitoring, Surveillance, and Testing

Process Performance Management

Research

Adaptability

Business Analytics

Critical Thinking

Reporting

Written Communications

Data Management

Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines

Process Design

Process Effectiveness

Strategic Thinking

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Bank of America is seeking a sanctions compliance operations analyst to investigate OFAC alerts and process transactions across domestic and international business units. You will perform data-driven analysis, generate basic reports, and support implementation of new products and services within a controlled, production-focused environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, regulatory rigor, and collaboration with cross-functional partners.