Hiring for Sanction Screening Analyst – Bangalore

Job Description

Hiring for Sanction Screening Analyst – Bangalore 

Are you an experienced compliance professional with a strong grasp of sanctions regulations and investigative screening techniques? Join a dynamic and fast-paced team committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance in the financial services industry.

Sanction Screening Analyst

Core Responsibilities:

• Sanctions List Screening: Conduct real-time and retrospective screening of individuals, entities, and transactions against global and local sanctions lists including OFAC, UN, EU, and other government/regulatory bodies.

• PEP Screening: Perform due diligence reviews of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) to assess potential reputational or compliance risks.

• Alert Review & Resolution:

  • Investigate hits generated from screening systems.

  • Classify and resolve alerts as false positives, partial matches, or true hits using defined methodologies.

  • Escalate confirmed matches according to compliance protocols.

• Document Review: Evaluate client documents to verify sanction-related information, red flags, and inconsistencies.

• Case Management: Ensure all alerts and case files are properly documented with clear rationale, analysis, and decisions in line with internal procedures and regulatory expectations.

• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (AML Investigations, Legal, and Operations) to support end-to-end case resolution.

• Process Improvements: Contribute to tuning of screening systems, feedback on typologies, and ongoing refinement of SOPs.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in sanctions screening, AML compliance, or financial crime risk management.

• Knowledge:

  • Solid understanding of AML/CTF frameworks and international sanctions programs (OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT, etc.)

  • Familiarity with industry-standard screening tools and case management systems.

• Skills:

  • Strong analytical, research, and decision-making skills.

  • High attention to detail with the ability to distinguish false positives from true matches.

  • Good understanding of KYC/CDD principles is a plus.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Law, or a related field. Compliance certifications like CAMS are preferred.

Application Process:

📌 Subject Line: Immediate Joiner – Sanction Screening Analyst

Shortlisted candidates will receive a call directly. This is a critical and time-sensitive role – act fast!