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Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sanctions Advisory Officer for a Contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Jersey City, NJ. Responsibilities :
- Provide advice to various lines of business on sanctions regulations and internal sanctions policies.
- Conduct Sanctions focused enhanced due diligence on trade finance activities (e.g. letters of credit) and identify Sanctions risks and red flags.
- Investigate and decision escalations and alerts from transactional, static data, client onboarding and other escalation sources. Thoroughly document and maintain related investigation files.
- Ensure escalation of significant sanctions-related matters to the Head of Sanctions Compliance.
- Perform ad hoc investigations and analysis in support of block/reject reports, or voluntary disclosures to OFAC, of any regulatory enquiries, and as requested.
- Assist with coordination of materials for internal and external Sanctions-related examinations.
- Assist with remediation efforts related to the Sanctions compliance program.
- Keep abreast of sanctions regulatory developments and of internal sanctions policies.
- Assist with Sanctions related projects and initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with applicable Client policies governing employee work and conduct.
- Five years + of experience in a financial services industry or regulatory environment; at least 3 years in OFAC/ Financial Sanctions compliance.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, Legal, Economics or related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills to review and analyze Sanctions related inquiries and escalations.
- Strong investigative skills for potential Sanctions violation and trends
- Strong computer skills, particularly MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
- Strong written and oral presentation skills
- Possess a strong understanding of corporate governance and the OFAC, EU, French Sanctions regulatory environment
- Relevant Industry Certification, e.g., CGSS, CAMS
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