Sanctions Analyst

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About the job : General Summary :

The Sanctions Analyst is responsible for supporting the BBVA New York Branchs Sanctions Program and will directly report to the US Head of Sanctions. This role is within a second-level team in the US meaning first-level alerts are reviewed and escalated to this team. The individual will perform daily Sanctions screening activities to ensure transactions and parties are screened in accordance with the NY Branchs Sanctions program thoroughly and within the timeframes required by the regulators and internal policy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for the live monitoring of payments and messages via the banks OFAC filtering system to ensure all transactions are in compliance with OFAC regulations and AML policies.

Block reject and report transactions to OFAC as needed.

Perform quality assurance testing for payments messages and OFAC stripping reviews for potential manipulation of transaction details.

Perform quality assurance checks and validations of OFAC filtering systems to ensure systems are compliant per periodic release of OFAC SDN updates.

Review escalations from the Client Onboarding team pertaining to new and existing clients as well as Counterparty relationships with respect to potential OFAC hits negative news and PEP hits.

Provide guidance and advisory on OFAC matters to other associates / analysts within the group and other business units.

Develop and deliver Sanctions related training as needed.

Update OFAC logs and other items as needed.

Participate in user acceptance testing of new tools to measure the systems efficiency prior to production.

Participate in Ad-hoc management requests with relation to Global Sanctions.

Stay abreast of new laws and regulations that involve Global Sanctions Compliance.

Other duties assigned by management including supporting other BSA Department areas as needs arise (e.g. Investigate alerted transactions for AML / Sanctions risks and provide guidance on SAR filings as needed.)

Qualifications / Skills :

Bachelors Degree required. Knowledge of BSA / AML and OFAC rules and regulations.

Must have at least 2-3 years of Sanctions related experience with demonstrated second-level review experience.

Must be a team player for real-time coverage of functions on a consistent basis.

Must be able to interface with Senior Management and exhibit a high level of professionalism.

Experience in conducting complex investigations / escalations and performing research using resources such as LexisNexis and World-Check.

Will be expected to prepare reports utilize and leverage tools such as Excel Word PowerPoint etc.

Ability to work together with other teams and departments to complete tasks as needed.

Ability to follow internal policies and procedures.

Oral written and analytical abilities are crucial.

Must be a motivated self-starter willing and be able to learn and hone new skill sets be detail oriented and work under pressure with multiple deadlines.

Knowledge of regulatory watchlists such as OFAC EU BIS as well as current geopolitical developments and its potential impact on the banking industry.

Active Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) designation (preferred) or Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) Designation or ability to acquire within 180 days of hire.

Experience with systems such as FircoSoft LexisNexis World-Check Fenergo would be a plus.

Ability to read write and / or speak Spanish is highly desirable.

Expected daily work schedule is 9 : 00

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

With respect to this position in our Houston Office the expected base salary ranges from $65000 to $85000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

• Employment eligibility to work with BBVA in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Legal requirements

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35 (c)).

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EEO Statement

BBVA USA BBVA Securities Inc. and BBVA S.A. New York Branch have a firm and unwavering policy to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to age citizenship color disability ethnic origin gender gender identity and expression marital status nationality national origin race religion sexual orientation genetic predisposition protected veteran status or any other status or classification protected by federal state or local law. This policy includes all job groups classifications and organizational units. With regard to employment this policy extends to applicants and covers our recruiting hiring promotion transfer demotion discipline termination benefits compensation and training practices as well as social and recreational activities.

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 65000 - 85000