AML & OFAC Specialist | USA
Core
Assess internal control efficacy and oversee systems supporting the US AML/CFT and Sanctions program to ensure regulatory adherence.
Role type
AML & OFAC Specialist (Quality Control & Testing)
Builds
US AML/CFT and Sanctions program controls and testing frameworks
Domain
Financial Services / Compliance / AML / Sanctions
Required skills
AML program management, sanctions compliance, quality control testing, risk-based testing, transaction monitoring validation, data reconciliation, audit documentation, vendor assessment review
Preferred skills
AML/KYC investigations in digital asset or Fintech, SQL, Python, Scala, AI/ML interest, Portuguese or Spanish fluency
Technologies
SQL, Python, Scala
Responsibilities
Provide advisory to 1LOD and stakeholders on AML/CFT/OFAC adherence; update governing documentation and procedures; perform risk-based quality control and assurance testing of AML and Sanctions controls; conduct scheduled and ad hoc testing of scenario thresholds, sanctions match logic, detection rules, and customer risk ratings; monitor transaction monitoring tools and sanctions screening filters; assist with implementation of new transaction monitoring systems and second-level review of AML alerts; maintain accurate model documentation and testing records; review vendor assessments for AML and sanctions risks; execute data reconciliation checks between core banking systems and compliance applications; maintain audit-ready test logs, evidence repositories, and performance dashboards; partner with AML analytics, 1LOD, Compliance, and external vendors for system updates and process improvements; contribute to the development of the monitoring and testing plan; support ad hoc requests and international projects.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC