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Kyyba Inc

Sanctions Enforcement Specialist

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Review and investigate transactions for OFAC sanctions compliance
7d ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Office Full-Time
Role
What you would be doing
file validation
level2 review
wire search
payment investigation
queue management
entity management
  • Validate file uploads to our filtering systems to ensure that list changes, additions or deletions are updated to the systems accurately.
  • Perform a Level 2 review of transactions that are referred to the OFAC Exception queue for potential sanctions violations.
  • Work closely with the U.S. and Group Financial Services, Legal and the Treasury in performing wire transfer searches or handling regular case investigations when deemed necessary.
  • Prepare and analyze various reports as needed
  • Participate in the department’s educational program through tutorials, training sessions, etc.
  • Conduct investigation on payments that need to be held for regulatory reasons pending additional information.
  • Keep abreast of changes, both regulatory and operational, which will have an impact on the department and the Bank.
  • Analyze information obtained from case investigations to make a clear determination on the proper course of action to be taken on the payment.
  • Manage the OFAC Exception queues in order to ensure our deadlines are being met.
  • Ensure adherence to all external regulatory and internal policy guidelines as dictated by the position.
  • Ensure SEE operations are conducted in the safest and most efficient manner possible.
  • Make recommendation for procedural changes where deemed necessary.
  • Conduct investigation on payments that are held by the next bank in chain for regulatory reasons.
  • Add/modify/delete entities as requested by the USFS team
  • Make direct contribution to operational permanent control framework.
  • Monitor case investigations making sure that proper follow-up is being made and responses are being addressed in a timely manner.
  • Review and analyze wire transfers, ACH payments and non-payment SWIFT messages escalated by Level 1 for potential sanctions violations.
  • Maintain the highest possible regulatory standards of quality, while minimizing risk to both the Bank as well as to our customers.
  • Escalate complex case investigations to the Team Leader.
  • Ensure all payments comply with group payment transparency policy.
  • Communicate with our customers and clients to expedite investigations.
  • Ensure that all transactions escalated for Level 2 review are compliant to all external and internal regulations and policies.
What you bring
ofac
swift
ms office
associate degree
acams
2‑3 years
  • Knowledgeable of Funds Transfer operations as well as the rules and regulations that govern it.
  • The candidate must possess knowledge and basic understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint
  • Strong understanding of Regulatory awareness, and the regulations that govern it.
  • Associate/BA degree from accredited college/university.
  • Proficient knowledge and understanding of the OFAC processes and procedures.
  • (This will include CHIPS, Fedwire, SWIFT, LYNX and ACH).
  • Self-motivated and ability to multi-task in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, verbal and written skills, as well as, attention to detail and accuracy.
  • ACAMS/ACSS certified.
  • 2 – 3 years’ experience in OFAC and Sanctions investigation.
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