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Bessemer Trust Company

AML/BSA/OFAC Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

The AML/BSA/OFAC Manager supports the firm's financial crimes compliance program, with a focus on ... Analyze client activity, account behavior, and supporting documentation to identify potential ...

Bessemer Trust Inc.

AML/BSA/OFAC Manager

Manhattan, NY

$145K - $180K/yr

The AML/BSA/OFAC Manager supports the firm's financial crimes compliance program, with a focus on ... Analyze client activity, account behavior, and supporting documentation to identify potential ...

Mission Bank

Senior AML/CFT Analyst

Bakersfield, CA

The Senior AML/CFT Analyst is responsible for assisting the AML/CFT Officer and Assistant Officer in the administration, monitoring and ongoing improvement of the Bank's BSA/AML/OFAC Program to ...

Mission Bank

Senior AML/CFT Analyst

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$93K/yr

The Senior AML/CFT Analyst is responsible for assisting the AML/CFT Officer and Assistant Officer in the administration, monitoring and ongoing improvement of the Bank's BSA/AML/OFAC Program to ...

Mission Bank

Senior AML/CFT Analyst

Bakersfield, CA

$93K/yr

The Senior AML/CFT Analyst is responsible for assisting the AML/CFT Officer and Assistant Officer in the administration, monitoring and ongoing improvement of the Bank's BSA/AML/OFAC Program to ...

Green Dot Corporation

BSA/AML Analyst

Tampa, FL · On-site

$55.60K - $83.40K/yr

Fulfilling BSA/AML/OFAC regulatory requirements, including the filing of SARs, CTRs and other ... Using your analytical skills to produce and follow leads, as well as link common or related ...

New Horizon Bank

BSA/AML Analyst

Richmond, VA · On-site

The BSA/AML Analyst supports the administration and execution of the Bank's Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance programs. This ...

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How much do ofac analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for ofac analyst in the United States is $31.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an OFAC Analyst, and why are they important?

To excel as an OFAC Analyst, a strong understanding of financial regulations, compliance procedures, and risk assessment is essential, often supported by a degree in finance, law, or a related field. Familiarity with screening tools, transaction monitoring systems, and knowledge of Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and sanctions lists are typically required. Attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help analysts identify suspicious activity and collaborate with internal teams. These competencies ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate financial crime risk, and protect organizations from legal and reputational harm.

What are some common challenges faced by OFAC Analysts when reviewing potential sanctions matches?

OFAC Analysts often encounter challenges such as distinguishing between true and false positives when screening for sanctions matches, as names and entities can be similar or ambiguous. They must carefully review and interpret complex data, sometimes under tight deadlines, to ensure compliance with regulations while minimizing unnecessary disruptions to business. Collaboration with legal, compliance, and business teams is common to resolve uncertainties and make informed decisions. Staying updated with frequently changing sanctions lists and regulatory guidance is also critical to success in this role.

What is an OFAC Analyst?

An OFAC Analyst is a compliance professional responsible for ensuring that organizations adhere to the regulations set by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a division of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. They review transactions, conduct screenings, and monitor clients or business partners to identify any links to individuals, entities, or countries under U.S. sanctions. OFAC Analysts play a crucial role in preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing by ensuring businesses do not inadvertently engage with prohibited parties.

What is the difference between Ofac Analyst vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectOfac AnalystCompliance Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor’s degree, certifications like OFAC or AML certificationsBachelor’s degree, certifications like CCEP, CAMS often preferred
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, government agencies, regulatory bodiesCorporations, financial institutions, consulting firms
Industry UsagePrimarily in banking, finance, and government sectorsAcross various industries including finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding OFAC-specific roles and responsibilitiesBroader compliance functions and career paths

While both Ofac Analysts and Compliance Analysts work within regulatory frameworks, Ofac Analysts focus specifically on sanctions screening and OFAC regulations, whereas Compliance Analysts handle broader compliance programs across industries. The roles often overlap in skills and certifications, but their scope and industry focus differ.

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Senior Compliance Manager - AML and OFAC/Sanctions

Senior Compliance Manager - AML and OFAC/Sanctions

North American Bancard

Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Senior Compliance Manager - AML and OFAC/Sanctions
North - Remote
North, and our family of companies, are committed to making it as easy as possible for businesses to grow through innovations in credit card processing, ecommerce, mobile payments and more. Our mission is to be the easiest payments company to do business with, bar none.
The Senior Compliance Manager - AML and OFAC/Sanctions serves as a lead and subject matter expert for AML and OFAC compliance policies, programs, and processes, and ongoing due diligence and enhanced due diligence monitoring of entities and persons in scope. This role is the subject matter process expert in compliance framework, and provides guidance and support to the overall effort toward achieving and maintaining a sustainable compliance environment, driving adherence to policies and requirements in scope of the role.
This role works closely with other members of the Compliance team, as well as with business partners, stakeholders, and third- parties, to help ensure sound and effective compliance management and oversight that protects and strengthens our brand, grows confidence in how we conduct business, and strengthens customer commitment to our products and services.
What you'll do:
  • Own, manage and oversee AML ongoing due diligence of entities and persons in scope:
  • Lifecycle management program execution, and oversight of functional areas enterprise-wide that are engaged in executing processes that support or impact areas in scope of role, including initial and ongoing due diligence and enhanced due diligence..
  • Policy, program and process reviews to detect gaps, and for updates as warranted
  • Monitoring and analysis of process execution
  • KPI and KRI metrics and reporting
  • Conduct complex state and federal regulatory review, and analysis maintaining and executing processes to inform and to drive compliance in the event of required change of implementation of new requirements.
  • Provide written detailed analysis of due diligence and enhanced due diligence criteria against applicable laws and regulations, including for senior and executive management.
  • Conduct research, analysis of applicable state and federal requirements.
  • Own, manage and oversee Sanctions (including OFAC), Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) program, and other critical information warranting adherence or action in scope of role, along with related regulatory requirements, bank sponsorship guidelines, and internal policies and procedures.
    • Establishes requirements for and review processing for OFAC/Sanctions and PEP initial screening.
    • Manage ongoing screening
    • Policy, program and process reviews to detect gaps, and for updates as warranted
    • Monitoring and analysis of process execution
    • KPI and KRI metrics and reporting
  • Maintains current on issues, with thorough understanding of all that potentially impact money laundering, terrorist financing, and OFAC/Sanctions issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practices, criminal activities, and developing trends.
  • Partners with the Business Partners to ensure appropriate adherence to processes.
  • Partners with stakeholders, as necessary, in researching and maintaining lifecycle management of customers in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, including directing and advising stakeholders in matters of regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders, business partners, senior leaders, and law enforcement to help ensure compliance with applicable BSA AML/CFT and Sanctions requirements as well as state and federal requirements for high risk merchants.
  • Identify and report trends, significant matters and compliance issues.
  • Develop reporting, including charts/analyses to highlight trends, correlations and key issues.
  • Make appropriate recommendations to improve controls and systems.
  • Develop awareness and "how to" training and tools to assist the company in understanding AML, OFAC/Sanctions, and due diligence and implementation of same.
  • Coach, lead and manage performance and productivity of direct reports

What we need from you:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • CAMS certification
  • Minimum nine (9) experience in AML and OFAC, and in high risk due diligence, including investigations and independent complex decision making.
  • Prior research using risk analytical tools such as Lexis/Nexis. Westlaw, etc.
  • AML/CFT high risk merchant experience, such as ingestible CBD, Money Service Businesses, payment facilitators, crypto currencies, etc.
  • Experience engaging directly with auditors, reviewers, and regulators
  • Ability to design, implement, and maintain day to day AML/CFT compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to interpret, translate and apply state and federal regulatory requirements into operations processes and ensure effective implementation across business units.
  • Ability to execute against strategic vision for BSA/AML operational tempo and design.
  • Experienced presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging
  • Ability to work collaboratively and to navigate a complex organization; to influence and lead people across cultures at all levels
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to think and communicate creatively, thoughtfully, and on your feet with diverse technical and non-technical groups, spanning all organizational levels.
  • Strategic thinker and tactical executor - able to rapidly shift from "big picture" to "detailed operations".
  • Ability to provide leadership and judgment to analyze, evaluate, develop and effectuate solutions to complex problems.
  • Ability to analyze large volumes of data and information for relevance against established high risk criteria.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Accuracy, diligence, and the ability to deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines with a good sense of risk awareness.
  • Excellent communication and relationship development skills with a focus on collaboration.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative team player able to meet required timelines and a strong sense of accountability.

Travel Requirements: Up to15%
What we offer:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) + Match
  • Mental Health Support & Well-Being Program
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • Education Assistance
  • Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account

Salary range: $90,000-$118,000
Pay within this range varies by work location and on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We look forward to discussing your salary expectations and our full total rewards offerings throughout the interview process.
Who we are:
North, and our family of companies, are committed to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. As an end-to-end payment solutions company, we provide everything business owners need to get paid, whether they serve customers in a physical storefront, online, or both. We pride ourselves on being large enough to offer customized solutions to our enterprise-level clients while remaining agile enough to take an award-winning, hands-on approach to personal service that our merchants won't find anywhere else.
Let's go North, together! Our most important resource is our people. Join our diverse team of innovators and do-ers and make your mark on the future of payments technology. We're proud to offer benefits that help our team members further their overall well-being through unique initiatives that are both personally and professionally fulfilling.
At North, we celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more about North, and our family of companies, visit our website: north.com

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