Sanctions Compliance Specialist

Russell Tobin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 49,593 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Identity theft protection

Legal support

Auto and home insurance

Pet insurance

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sanctions Compliance Specialist for a 12-month contract in Austin, TX. In this role, you will assist the Global Export and Sanctions Compliance team by conducting thorough reviews and analyses of sanctions system alerts. You will be responsible for investigating customers and transactions while documenting relevant findings to ensure compliance with established policies. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility while contributing to critical compliance efforts. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values your skills and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in sanctions, money laundering, or terrorist financing issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving techniques are essential.
• Ability to apply sound ethical judgment in compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sanctions compliance activities and conduct investigations.
• Document findings and escalate unusual cases as necessary.
• Support record keeping and raise awareness of sanctions trends.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Ethical Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP GTS screening system

Accuity’s Compliance Link

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Numbers

Pages

Keynote

Job description

This range is provided by Russell Tobin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$36.00/hr - $41.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Russell Tobin

Lead Recruiter - Russell Tobin

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Sanctions Compliance Specialist, 12-Month Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, at Austin, TX (Hybrid). Apply today for immediate consideration.

Hourly Pay: $36 to $41 W2

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Description:

• Assist Global Export and Sanctions Compliance team members in sanctions compliance activities by conducting reviews and analysis of sanctions system alerts.
• Conduct investigation of customers, business partners, and transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures and tools per SLAs.
• Escalate unusual findings that might be related to sanctioned individuals, terrorist financing, law enforcement, or other criminal activities.
• Conduct searches, gathering data, and recording evidence from internal systems, the internet, third party tools, commercial databases, and inquiry with business or compliance contacts within the organization.
• Accumulate and document relevant facts regarding transactions and screened parties from investigations so GESC can determine the necessary compliance steps.
• Maintain thorough documentation of analysis performed.
• Cross-team cooperation and very good written and oral communication skills.
• Support any special projects or critical casework.
• Interact with relevant teams to raise awareness of sanctions trends, emerging issues, remedial actions, or enhancements to the program.
• Support record keeping and documentation efforts.
• Ability to multitask; must be organized and detail-oriented.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in reviews, investigation, and resolution of sanctions, money laundering, or terrorist financing issues.
• Experience using SAP GTS screening system and Accuity’s Compliance Link.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to apply sound ethical judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise and experience in OFAC/Sanctions Compliance laws and regulations.
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with company personnel.
• Ability to meet aggressive timelines in a compliance-focused environment.
• Proficiency in applications (Numbers, Pages, and Keynote) and MS Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations is a plus.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting