Senior Sanctions Analyst (FinTech/Cryptocurrency)
Black Pen Recruitment
Lokasi pekerjaan
Accra
Status Pekerjaan
Waktu penuh
Detail Pekerjaan
Our client is an American-based company that is expanding globally by being one of the first movers to bring cryptocurrency to Africa and the Middle East at large. Their mission is to make cryptocurrency/blockchain and other FinTech services more accessible, and affordable, than ever before. Our client’s vision strives to form a committed team of forward-thinkers who collectively create a supportive, welcoming and highly innovative environment for all.
Job Type: Remote | Full-time
Requirements
• Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications such as CAMS,CFCS,CGSS in this field is highly desirable.
• Minimum Required: Post-secondary degree in Compliance, Risk, Finance, Legal, Business, Management, or equivalent combination of educational and work experience.
• Fluent English, French and Arabic are beneficial and a combination of local languages are essential for this role, as is a willingness to travel across an assigned region as necessary.
• 5-7 years of work experience within the financial services industry or cryptocurrency/fintech industry.
• 3+ years minimum directly involved with Sanctions experience: Experienced Sanctions professional with profound knowledge of sanctions regulations/best practices.
• Working knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and AML Regulations, USA Patriot Act, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) strongly preferred.
• Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners and external partners/third party vendors.
• Ability to work in a self-directed and remote environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of remittance or cryptocurrency type business practices, organizational structure and general policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with and resolve Partner Compliance complaints.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information.
• Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings etc.
• Ability to articulate and convey complex, conceptual information to various audiences verbally and in writing.
• Experience communicating with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to act independently.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
• Oversee global/local sanctions list screening performance.
• Conduct daily operations including screening, investigations, OFAC and other regulatory reporting.
• Staying current on key Sanctions regulatory changes, key enforcement actions and related industry trends.
• Acting as a first point contact and subject matter expert for sanction concerns raised.
• Own the end-to-end global Sanctions program and strategy, including the development of policies, standards and other procedural or guidance materials.
• Provide guidance interdepartmentally as the point of contact for sanctions related inquiries.
• Understands impact of regulatory developments and begins to anticipate steps required to change or calibrate AML and Sanctions internal controls and policies.
• Supports key business initiatives by identifying AML and Sanctions Compliance risks and providing resolutions to manage these risks.
• Provide leadership through detailed planning, organizing, coordinating and monitoring of project requirements against a determined timeline Apply industry experience to meet or exceed client needs and expectations within required timelines and commitments.
• Ensures policy objectives are met and remediated where required.
• Consults with internal and external experts (legal, engineering, client services, product development, law enforcement, partners) to identify risks, best practice and expectations.
• Excellent analysis in both internal and external information to gain additional intelligence regarding emerging risks in fiat money and cryptocurrency .
• Ensures training materials are in-line with regulatory and policy expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Other assignments deemed fit by the Sanctions Specialist.
Do we spark your interest? Then send us your CV today!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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Blackpen Recruitment is a global recruitment agency that targets European, African and American Markets with headquarters based in Malta and Cape Town. Blackpen specialises in FinTech, Cryptocurrency, Startup and iGaming Recruitment