Location: London (hybrid)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Our client, a leading financial institution within the EMEA region, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sanctions Screening Analyst for a temporary position lasting six months. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with sanctions regulations and policies while managing high volumes of transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct sanctions screening for live transactions and customers across the EMEA region.
Complete the level zero philtre pass/refer process within the sanctions screening system.
Manage a high volume of real-time processing, with an expectation of processing over 400 transactions daily.
Review Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening within the organisation's sanctions philtre, Fircosoft Trust.
Ensure the timely completion of daily workloads in accordance with bank policies and procedures.
Process items within agreed cut-off times, ensuring all items are reviewed promptly.
Participate in ongoing projects related to system development and testing.
Actively engage in updates to the Business Contingency Plan and User Testing initiatives.
Review quality findings and ensure that any identified issues are resolved within the established timeframe.
Undertake ad-hoc duties as directed, providing support and cover during European working hours and on London Bank Holidays as needed.
Report and escalate issues to the Operational and Administrative Division (OAD) management.
Key Skills and Attributes:
Strong ability to deliver accurate work consistently, demonstrating a "right first time" approach.
Awareness of risks associated with sanctions screening and proactive in mitigating these risks.
Flexibility to manage changing priorities and demonstrate speed in task completion.
Reliability in ensuring high standards of work are maintained consistently.
Commitment to self-development, showing receptiveness to learning and skill enhancement.
Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to listen to and integrate team members' perspectives into discussions.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to engage constructively with others.
Demonstrated drive, energy, and enthusiasm towards tasks and responsibilities.
This role presents a unique opportunity for an individual looking to advance their career in sanctions compliance within a dynamic and challenging environment. Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you
Salary description
£250.00 - £250.00 per day