Sanctions Investigations Analyst II: OFAC & AML Compliance

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Truist is seeking a sanctions investigations professional to ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions laws and regulations. The role focuses on timely investigation and disposition of alerts across client activity, transactions, and trade documents.

You will leverage OFAC expertise, analytical thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration to advise business units and maintain current regulatory knowledge. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• At least four years of relevant experience at a financial institution or government agency.
• Understanding of U.S. sanctions regulations and OFAC with ability to assess regulatory patterns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely investigations and disposition of sanctions-related alerts for clients and transactions.
• Communicate with senior Relationship Managers and teammates to gather client information for investigations.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal sanctions questions and support.
• Apply analytical skills to decide on alert follow-ups and dispositions.
• Use research tools to assess sanctions risk and exposure.
• Maintain knowledge of current and proposed sanctions laws and regulations.
• Participate in sanctions and AML/CFT trainings to stay updated.
• Monitor national and world events to mitigate sanctions risk for Truist.

Skills

Sanctions regulations (OFAC)

Investigations

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Documentation

Critical thinking

Liaison with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or industry certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truist is seeking a sanctions investigations professional to ensure compliance with U.S. sanctions laws and regulations. The role focuses on timely investigation and disposition of alerts across client activity, transactions, and trade documents.

You will leverage OFAC expertise, analytical thinking, and cross‑functional collaboration to advise business units and maintain current regulatory knowledge. Strong communication and documentation skills are essential.