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Sanctions Compliance Analyst (Evergreen)

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Visa

Oct 30, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Government & Politics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • At least 3 years of implementing Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Threat Finance (ATF), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and Sanctions programs
  • Strong knowledge of global sanctions regulations and regulatory expectations
  • CAMS or CGSS certification is a plus
  • Advanced MS Excel skills and data analysis
  • Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Highly organized with excellent research and analytical skills
  • Excellent written, oral, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and adept at working independently or in a team on multiple and varied tasks
  • Ability to perform under pressure and capable of working collaboratively with employees throughout the company

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for screening against sanctions lists and provide expert judgment regarding match validity
  • Ability to apply sanctions knowledge, research and analysis to operationalize Visa's sanctions compliance program
  • Provide support for the creation of monthly reporting to identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI) to management and other key stakeholders
  • Participate in ongoing development of the sanctions screening systems, including user acceptance testing as needed
  • Ensure close communication and information sharing with global compliance colleagues
  • Responsible for the team inbox: responding to inquiries, ad-hoc screening requests, and email filing
  • Upload individuals and entities into a screening system for ongoing sanctions screening
  • Support daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to monitor sanctions screening processes
  • Participate in cross-functional sanctions compliance meetings and carry out project plan for roadmaps

FAQs

What is the role of a Sanctions Compliance Analyst at Visa?

The Sanctions Compliance Analyst is responsible for sanctions screening, program planning, execution, tracking, and communication globally, providing expertise in alert management and operational tasks related to sanctions compliance.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.

Is any prior experience necessary for this role?

Yes, it is preferred that candidates have at least 3 years of experience in implementing Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Threat Finance (ATF), Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and Sanctions programs.

Are certifications preferred for this position?

Yes, certifications such as CAMS or CGSS are a plus.

What skills are essential for the Sanctions Compliance Analyst role?

Essential skills include strong knowledge of global sanctions regulations, advanced MS Excel skills, excellent research and analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Will the analyst work independently or in a team?

The role requires the analyst to be self-motivated and adept at working both independently and collaboratively in a team on multiple and varied tasks.

What reporting responsibilities does the Sanctions Compliance Analyst have?

The analyst will support the creation of monthly reporting to identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI) and will participate in daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to monitor sanctions screening processes.

Is there an application process for individuals with criminal histories?

Yes, Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

What is the primary goal of Visa as a company?

Visa's mission is to connect the world through innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments networks, aiming to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Mission & Purpose

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our purpose is to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.