Hiring for Sanctions Screening Analyst – Kolkata

Job Description

Hiring for Sanctions Screening Analyst – Kolkata

We are currently seeking a Sanctions Screening Analyst to join our compliance team for one of our prestigious MNC clients. This role is critical in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks through robust sanctions screening processes. You will play a key part in the organization’s broader Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and financial crime prevention strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily screening of individuals and entities against international and domestic sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC, EU, UN, HMT).

• Review and disposition alerts generated by the screening system to determine potential true or false matches.

• Perform detailed investigations on potential matches and document findings with clear justifications.

• Escalate confirmed matches to internal compliance units in accordance with established procedures.

• Analyze and interpret name, location, and other identifying attributes to assess the quality of hits (exact vs. close matches).

• Support ongoing tuning of screening systems and suggest improvements to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy.

• Collaborate with other compliance teams, including AML Transaction Monitoring, Fraud, and Client Onboarding.

• Maintain high standards of documentation to support internal audits and regulatory reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Sanctions Screening, AML, or related compliance functions.

• Familiarity with global regulatory bodies and sanctions programs (OFAC, EU, UN, etc.).

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail.

• Proficient in interpreting screening results and identifying risks accurately.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent in financial crime or compliance.

• Experience with screening tools like World-Check, Fircosoft, or similar platforms.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a critical function that helps protect the global financial system from sanctions breaches and financial crime.

• Gain exposure to world-class compliance frameworks by working with a leading multinational client.

• Build a strong foundation in sanctions screening—one of the most in-demand areas within AML and financial crime compliance.

• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a structured and supportive work environment.

• Immediate joiners will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

• Benefit from stable employment and long-term growth opportunities through one of India’s most established talent solutions firms.