Sanctions Intelligence Analyst

Mashreq Bank PSC; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mashreq Bank PSC in the United States is seeking a Sanctions Analyst to review and disposition sanctions screening alerts from cross-border payments and correspondent banking. You will investigate, document, and escalate potential OFAC issues while supporting improvements to the sanctions program and staying abreast of regulatory updates. The role requires 5–7 years in sanctions compliance and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years of sanctions compliance, payment screening, sanctions investigations, or financial crime compliance experience.
• Experience reviewing sanctions screening alerts and investigations in a banking environment.
• Familiarity with OFAC regulations and U.S. sanctions programs.
• Knowledge of SWIFT messaging formats (MT and ISO 20022) and cross-border payment processes.

Responsibilities

• Review sanctions screening alerts generated from cross-border wire transfers, SWIFT messages, and correspondent banking transactions.
• Analyze payment details, parties involved, geographic risk factors, and narratives to determine false positives or sanctions concerns.
• Conduct detailed name matching and sanctions-related research using internal and external sources.
• Clear non-relevant alerts in accordance with sanctions policies and documented procedures.
• Ensure all alert dispositions are documented with sufficient rationale and evidence.
• Escalate potential sanctions hits to the Sanctions Manager or investigations team.

Education

CAMS

CGSS

Job description

Mashreq Bank PSC in the United States is seeking a Sanctions Analyst to review and disposition sanctions screening alerts from cross-border payments and correspondent banking. You will investigate, document, and escalate potential OFAC issues while supporting improvements to the sanctions program and staying abreast of regulatory updates. The role requires 5–7 years in sanctions compliance and relevant certifications.