Senior AML Analyst, Sanctions
Core
Senior Analyst conducting end-to-end sanctions, PEP, and adverse media reviews for customers, transactions, and counterparties within a digital asset and payment platform.
Role type
Senior IC compliance analyst (sanctions)
Builds
Sanctions screening systems and compliance workflows for a global digital asset and payment network
Domain
Financial services / Digital assets / Blockchain / Sanctions compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sanctions screening, PEP screening, adverse media analysis, OFAC license assessment, global sanctions frameworks knowledge, screening system management, data analysis, SQL, payment systems knowledge, AI/automation tool adoption
Preferred skills
CGSS, CAMS, or CFCS certification, experience with LexisNexis Bridger/Fircosoft/Thomson Reuters, scripting or process automation experience, Google Suite proficiency
Technologies
LexisNexis Bridger, Fircosoft, Thomson Reuters, SQL, Claude, Codex, Cursor
Responsibilities
Review and investigate escalated sanctions/PEP/adverse media alerts; Assess OFAC licenses for transaction permissibility; Maintain and validate sanctions screening data; Conduct screening on customers/counterparties/vendors/employees; Perform testing and optimization of screening systems; Partner with cross-functional teams for investigations; Manage time-sensitive workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC