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Sanctions Screening, Analyst

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$70K - $87K/yr

The Sanctions Screening Analyst is responsible for completing all the daily activities relating to: 1) OFAC, Japanese Foreign Exchange Law (JMOF), BSA/AML, and various other Compliance related ...

Sanctions Screening, Analyst

Tempe, AZ ยท Hybrid

$70K - $87K/yr

The Sanctions Screening Analyst is responsible for completing all the daily activities relating to: 1) OFAC, Japanese Foreign Exchange Law (JMOF), BSA/AML, and various other Compliance related ...

Conducting reviews and analysis of sanctions system alerts * Conduct investigations of customers, business partners, and transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures and tools ...

Sanctions Screening, Analyst

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$70K - $87K/yr

The Sanctions Screening Analyst is responsible for completing all the daily activities relating to: 1) OFAC, Japanese Foreign Exchange Law (JMOF), BSA/AML, and various other Compliance related ...

Sanctions Screening, Analyst

Tampa, FL ยท Hybrid

$70K - $87K/yr

The Sanctions Screening Analyst is responsible for completing all the daily activities relating to: 1) OFAC, Japanese Foreign Exchange Law (JMOF), BSA/AML, and various other Compliance related ...

Sanctions Screening, Analyst

Tampa, FL ยท Hybrid

$70K - $87K/yr

The Sanctions Screening Analyst is responsible for completing all the daily activities relating to: 1) OFAC, Japanese Foreign Exchange Law (JMOF), BSA/AML, and various other Compliance related ...

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How much do sanctions analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for sanctions analyst in the United States is $76,273.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,500.00 and $90,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive as a Sanctions Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of compliance regulations, often supported by a degree in finance, law, or a related field. Familiarity with compliance software, sanctions screening tools, and knowledge of global regulatory frameworks such as OFAC or EU sanctions lists are typically required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for interpreting complex regulations and collaborating across teams. These skills and qualities are essential to ensure accurate risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and to protect organizations from legal and reputational risks.

What does a sanctions analyst do?

A sanctions analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing international sanctions and compliance regulations to ensure that their organization does not engage in prohibited transactions. They review financial transactions, conduct due diligence, and use compliance tools to identify potential risks related to sanctioned entities or individuals. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of relevant laws are essential for this role.

What is the difference between Sanctions Analyst vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectSanctions AnalystCompliance Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications like CAMS or ACAMS often preferredBachelor's degree, certifications like CCEP or CFE often preferred
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, government agencies, international organizationsFinancial firms, corporations, regulatory agencies
Employer & Industry UsageFocuses on monitoring and enforcing sanctions regulationsEnsures overall compliance with laws and internal policies

Sanctions Analysts primarily focus on monitoring and enforcing sanctions regulations, while Compliance Analysts oversee broader regulatory compliance. Both roles require similar credentials and often work in financial or governmental sectors, but their specific responsibilities differ based on scope and focus.

What are some common challenges a Sanctions Analyst faces when reviewing transactions or customer data?

Sanctions Analysts often face the challenge of distinguishing between true matches and false positives when screening transactions or customer data against sanctioned party lists. The role requires a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and resolve ambiguous cases quickly. Additionally, staying current with frequently updated global sanctions regulations can be demanding. Collaboration with compliance, legal, and business units is essential to ensure accurate decision-making and effective risk mitigation.
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Infographic showing various Sanctions Analyst job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 11% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 78% In-person, 11% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,273 per year, or $36.7 per hour.
Sanctions Screening, Analyst

Sanctions Screening, Analyst

MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Tampa, FL โ€ข On-site

$70K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?
Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world's leading financial groups. Across the globe, we're 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.
With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.
Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.
The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.
Job Description
The Sanctions Screening Analyst is responsible for completing all the daily activities relating to:
1) OFAC, Japanese Foreign Exchange Law (JMOF), BSA/AML, and various other Compliance related matters as they pertain to the business conducted by the Money Transfer Group across multiple operational shifts
2) Database Maintenance, when required, update Pre Advice limits on GPP accounts in accordance with requests from the various business units, Monthly Buffer Asset-FED Caps update on GPP.
3) Completing in a timely and accurate manner all TSU IntelliTRACS Cases.
4) Completing in a timely and accurate manner the various morning/end of day TSU Reports and daily email for account and System balances.
Responsibilities:
Ensure MTD's adherence to MUFG's Compliance Policies:
  • Monitor and process all manual review transactions on HotScan, based on the level of system access, ensuring that: (a) such transactions are executed within prescribed time frames, (b) identified irregularities are reported to Compliance for their review and approval, per established procedures and c) no transaction is processed without proper authorization.
  • Monitor changes to any Compliance, Legal or Trade related programs such as OFAC, JMOF, BSA/AML, etc. and any system related issues/concerns; maintain the HotScan databases, making changes to reflect program changes. Educate staff with all HotScan/Compliance related changes and enhancements. Modify workflow procedures as necessary.
  • Continually analyze the HotScan software, identifying any weakness, and recommend any enhancements to improve the system's performance and accuracy.
  • Participating in testing recommended enhancements from the time that the enhancements are received through system implementation.
  • Monitor and process all manual review transactions during off hours including (but not limited to): holidays.

Maintain OFAC/Compliance related records using IntelliTRACS (Investigation system), GPP (Payment/wire system) and e-mails in the MTD Transaction Screening Unit Mailbox:
  • Open and maintain OFAC/Compliance/Sanctions cases on the IntelliTRACS, based on the level of system access, ensuring that all information is accurately recorded, facilitating management review and approval.
  • Monitor open and pending queues for OFAC/Compliance cases and process the assigned cases in accordance with established procedures. Ensure cases are thoroughly documented and properly filed, facilitating management review and approval.
  • Maintain a comprehensive filing system for all HotScan transactions, ensuring that all transactions that are referred to the Compliance department contain complete documentation with all related information and correspondence.
  • Review, Monitor and distribute all e-mails in the MTD Transaction Screening Unit Mailbox.

Maintain thorough and accurate records, facilitating management review:
  • Review Daily IntelliTRACS Investigation Open/Pending Cases.
  • Maintain the HotScan monthly statistics, ensuring that all information provided is accurate and properly reflects the department's production, if needed.
  • Prepare "Daily Transaction Screening Unit Work Control Checklist" which includes end of day HotScan and IntelliTRACS reports to be submitted to various unit in MTD.
  • Prepare monthly HotScan statistics report, if needed.

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or a closely-related discipline, or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience

The typical base pay range for this role is between $70K - $87K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.
MUFG Benefits Summary
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual's associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 6th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we're 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world's most trusted financial group, it's part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Industry

Banking and credit intermediation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

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