Sanctions Screening Analyst - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

Sanctions Screening Analyst At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world's financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world's investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere. We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. We're seeking a future team member for the role of Sanctions Screening Analyst to join our Sanctions team. This role is located in Manchester - hybrid. In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Screen Payments/SWIFT Messages in accordance with Sanctions screening policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Review transactions against watchlist hits at Level 1 (Review) or Level 2 (Investigations) and refer / escalate for resolution in a timely manner.
• Develop expertise SME knowledge of: (1) BNY's payments infrastructure, (2) payment types and (3) applicable sanctions programmes implemented by regulators across the globe.
• Develop an environment of continuous focus on quantifiable productivity and quality.
• Identify and escalate issues in a prompt and timely manner which may impact clients.
• Adopt best practices by partnering with other transaction processing teams.
• Work closely within the team to ensure all the daily activities and checklists are completed in accordance with the Service Level Agreements.
• Assists with administrative items where applicable and may provide guidance or training to less experienced support staff.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• 1-3 years' experience in back-office operations of a financial institution, fintech or alternative payment processing experience.
• Prior experience and working knowledge of compliance/sanctions screening will be preferred (Working knowledge of SWIFT and international payment conventions and practices will be an advantage).
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively.
• Strong PC skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn bespoke case management and investigations tools.
• Flexibility with shift timing (i.e. 8am-4pm) may be required to support the business requirements and occasional paid overtime may be requested.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023-2024
• Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards: BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.