Sanctions & Financial Crimes Risk Specialist I

First Horizon Corp.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with wellness incentives

HSA with company match

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentor program

401(k) with 6% match

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Job summary

First Horizon Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking an investigator to perform confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes. You will review OFAC matches, apply sanctions regulations, and support audits with data gathering for regulators.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with management to complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in a compliant, risk-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition potential OFAC matches on real-time or in-process transactions.
• Identify transactions that have the potential to be Blocked or Rejected due to sanctions.
• Conduct internet research and obtain relevant documentation to support disposition of potential OFAC matches.
• Read, analyze, interpret, and apply sanctions regulations to ensure the Bank remains in compliance.
• Assist with sanction screening system testing for implementation of new products / services and system upgrades.
• Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
• Support management teams, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly activities are completed on time.
• Participate in exams/audits by assisting in gathering of data for federal regulators, state examiners, independent auditors, and law enforcement.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Horizon Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking an investigator to perform confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes. You will review OFAC matches, apply sanctions regulations, and support audits with data gathering for regulators.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, attention to detail, and collaboration with management to complete daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in a compliant, risk-focused environment.