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Senior Sanctions Analyst
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Job Title: Senior Sanctions Analyst
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Potential extension)
Working Pattern: Full Time
Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sanctions Analyst to join their team. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with sanctions regulations and will involve a variety of responsibilities related to sanctions screening, system development, and team performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage or undertake proactive roles in ongoing projects including system development and testing.
- Actively participate in updates to the Business Contingency Plan and User Testing processes.
- Conduct sanctions screening for live transactions across the EMEA region.
- Ensure the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new functionality is completed and documented accurately and in a timely manner as part of implementation plans.
- Ensure the daily workload is completed promptly in accordance with Bank Policies and Procedures.
- Review system-generated Sanction Hits using the Bank's sanctions philtre, Fircosoft.
- Complete the initial review and clearance of sanction alerts within the systems.
- Liaise and develop relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication.
- Review and update desktop procedure manuals to reflect changes in operational processes and working practices.
- Analyse Quality Review findings and ensure timely resolution of any issues, providing feedback to the team and identifying common themes for additional training.
- Proactively contribute to team performance improvements by identifying weaknesses in workflows and processes and taking appropriate actions.
- Provide support and cover around European working hours and on London Bank Holidays as necessary.
- Display a commitment to accuracy, ensuring that work is completed correctly the first time.
- Demonstrate risk awareness by understanding associated risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Exhibit flexibility to manage changing priorities effectively.
- Collaborate within a team environment, actively listening and considering others' views and inputs.
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbally, engaging constructively with colleagues.
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Required Skills And Qualifications
- Proven experience in sanctions screening and compliance within a financial institution.
- Strong understanding of system development and testing methodologies.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on teamwork.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to personal development and skill enhancement.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a commitment to quality outcomes.
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Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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