Sanctions Screening Analyst

2 weeks ago


Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Wise Full time
The Sanctions Screening Analyst is a job where speed and accuracy in decision making is essential. The Sanctions Screening Analyst assesses whether alerts raised by sanctions screening systems raise any sanctions concerns.

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Follow operational procedures on sanctions alert handling for all alert types, including documenting the decision rationale. Speed and accuracy of decision making is essential.
  • Perform analysis of potential matches against sanctions lists alerted through sanctions screening of customers and transactions
  • Escalate alerts that may raise any potential reporting requirements
  • Communicate with customers when further information is required as part of reviewing against sanctions lists
  • Provide inputs in order to refine automated sanctions screening risk methodology, reduce false positives, mitigate sanctions risks and improve customer experience

Qualifications

Skills/requirements:

  • You're flexible with working hours
    your shifts will include weekends [with Tuesday-Saturday / Sunday-Thursday / Saturday-Wednesday work] and afternoons.
  • Very good verbal & written English, any other languages are a plus;
  • Ability to multitask and take responsibility in challenging situations;
  • Punctual, independent, proactive, positive attitude and willing to get things done;
  • You have an exceptionally inquisitive mind. You are always looking out for more information where available, however, you are able to cut through the noise;
  • You have a great eye for detail. You are meticulous and can look at information with factual precision;
  • You have exceptional logical thinking. You are naturally able to interpret data and draw logical conclusions;
  • You have great communication skills, both written and verbal. You are able to express your thoughts concisely and logically; you're able to communicate in a crossteam environment;
  • You're able to articulate and justify your decisions. You are confident and comfortable making independent judgment calls;
  • You're able to work under pressure. You can multitask efficiently and take responsibility in challenging situations;
  • You're punctual, independent, proactive and curious to learn;
  • You're a true team player but happy working alone on independent projects;
  • You're open to and value feedback in order to improve;
  • Previous experience or knowledge about Sanctions is beneficial.

Additional Information
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