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First Horizon Corp.

Risk Specialist

Memphis, TN · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Identify transactions that have the potential to be Blocked or Rejected due to sanctions. * Conduct internet research and obtain relevant documentation to support disposition of potential OFAC ...

PNC Bank

AML Sanctions Advisor

Cleveland, OH · On-site

As an AML Sanctions Advisor within PNC's Independent Risk Management organization supporting PNC ... Serves as an AML and Sanctions subject matter specialist regarding impact on Program design and ...

PNC Bank

AML Sanctions Advisor

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

As an AML Sanctions Advisor within PNC's Independent Risk Management organization supporting PNC ... Serves as an AML and Sanctions subject matter specialist regarding impact on Program design and ...

eBay, Inc.

OFAC and Sanctions Analyst

Austin, TX · On-site

$71K - $123K/yr

This is a specialist role that reports directly to the eBay Sanctions Director. Are you ready to ... Risk Identification: Assist the business and newly integrated entities in identifying ...

Bancorp Bank

VP Payments Specialist (Hybrid)

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The VP Payments Specialist role is responsible for providing dedicated senior-level FCRM advisory ... Ensures that the BSA/AML and Sanctions risk management environment in the Fintech Solutions line of ...

Bancorp Bank

$150 - $200/hr

The VP Payments Specialist role is responsible for providing dedicated senior-level FCRM advisory ... Ensures that the BSA/AML and Sanctions risk management environment in the Fintech Solutions line of ...

Jobtailor

VP Payments Specialist

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Strong working knowledge of BSA/AML, Sanctions/OFAC, CIP/KYC, and related financial-crime risk requirements preferred * Ability to integrate business, legal, regulatory, technology, and operational ...

Upstart

Director, Financial Crimes Compliance

OR · On-site +1

Lead enterprise-wide BSA/AML and sanctions risk assessments, identify emerging risks, and establish ... CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CAFP (Certified AML and Fraud Professional ...

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Risk Specialist

Memphis, TN • On-site

First Horizon Corp.
Finance and Insurance • 5 - 10K employees
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$60 - $80/hr

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Posted 5 days ago

First Horizon Bank rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

78th of 176 rated banks

Job description

Location: Onsite listed in the job posting

Summary

The position is responsible for performing confidential research and investigations of money laundering and other financial crimes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review and disposition potential Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) matches on real-time or in-process transactions.
  • Identify transactions that have the potential to be Blocked or Rejected due to sanctions.
  • Conduct internet research and obtain relevant documentation to support disposition of potential OFAC matches.
  • Read, analyze, interpret, and apply sanctions regulations to ensure the Bank remains in compliance.
  • Assist with sanction screening system testing for implementation of new products / services and system upgrades.
  • Make decisions on appropriate action to take regarding the need for further investigation.
  • Support management teams, ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly activities are completed on time.
  • Participate in exams/audits by assisting in gathering of data for federal regulators, state examiners, independent auditors, and law enforcement.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. No supervisory responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required in this position:

  1. High school diploma or GED and 0-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  2. Banking experience preferred
COMPUTER AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT SKILLS
  1. Microsoft Office suite
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