Sanctions Investigations Analyst — OFAC Focus

Truist; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Truist is seeking a seasoned sanctions compliance professional to investigate alerts, analyze cases, and ensure adherence to OFAC and related regulations. The role involves collaborating with Relationship Managers and branch teams to obtain client information and determine appropriate dispositions.

Ideal candidates will have a college degree and at least four years of experience in sanctions within a financial institution, with strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing sanctions-related alerts and dispositions.
• Ability to gather client information and support investigations.
• Ability to communicate with senior management and external entities.
• Proficiency with sanctions laws and regulations and applying them to cases.
• Proficient in investigative documentation and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely investigations, analysis, and disposition of sanctions-related alerts for clients, transactions, and trade documents to support Truist’s compliance with sanctions laws.
• Communicate with Relationship Managers, branch staff, and teammates to obtain required client information for investigations.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal sanctions-related questions and provide guidance.
• Apply critical thinking to determine disposition levels and follow-up actions for each alert.
• Use research tools to assess sanctions risk and exposure for assigned cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable sanctions laws and regulations.
• Participate in sanctions and AML/CFT training to maintain proficiency.
• Stay informed about national and world events and industry trends affecting sanctions compliance.

Skills

Sanctions compliance

OFAC knowledge

Investigative research

Analytical thinking

Regulatory understanding

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truist is seeking a seasoned sanctions compliance professional to investigate alerts, analyze cases, and ensure adherence to OFAC and related regulations. The role involves collaborating with Relationship Managers and branch teams to obtain client information and determine appropriate dispositions.

Ideal candidates will have a college degree and at least four years of experience in sanctions within a financial institution, with strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.