Hiring for Sanctions Screening Analyst – Hyderabad

Job Description

Hiring for Sanctions Screening Analyst – Hyderabad

Responsibilities:

• Perform end-to-end payment screening and sanctions screening in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Review transactions using Fircosoft, OFAC, SWIFT formats (MT103, MT202, FEDWIRE, CHIPS) to identify potential sanctions or compliance risks.

• Investigate alerts and escalations related to sanctions, embargoes, or prohibited transactions.

• Conduct in-depth checks using tools like World-Check, Lexis Nexis, and escalate suspicious activities as per guidelines.

• Collaborate with compliance, risk, and operations teams to ensure timely resolution of flagged cases.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation and adhere to SLA, quality, and compliance standards.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong hands-on experience in Payment Screening and Sanctions Screening.

• Working knowledge of Fircosoft and global sanctions regulations (OFAC, UN, EU, HMT).

• Proficiency with SWIFT formats – MT103, MT202, FEDWIRE, CHIPS.

• Exposure to World-Check, Lexis Nexis, Dow Jones, or similar screening tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a high-visibility US Bank project with global exposure

• Gain expertise in payment screening, sanctions, and regulatory compliance

• Hands-on experience with Fircosoft, SWIFT, World-Check, and Lexis Nexis

• Competitive contract role with night shift allowances

• Work in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment with career growth potential