Senior Global Sanctions Compliance Analyst in London

As a Senior Global Sanctions Compliance Analyst (Level 2), you will lead the efforts of the Global Sanctions Compliance program in a non-supervisory position supporting the Global Sanctions Compliance Manager. You will partner with the broader zerohash Compliance team to drive the execution of key priorities. This role will be responsible for second level review, analysis and adjudication of alerts, as well as leading project initiatives as directed by the Global Sanctions Compliance Manager and assessment of regulatory enforcements and obligations. This position will play a key leadership role in conducting sanctions investigations and assessing fraudulent activity.

This role is eligible for individuals physically resident in The Netherlands (strongly preferred), other EU member countries, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Daily adherence to and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to the Office of Foreign Assets Control, as well as adhering to company policies, procedures and client requirements.
• Maintain an understanding of global sanctions regulations.
• Lead team’s daily execution of duties related to complying with various global sanctions programs.
• Review (L2) alert adjudication and investigations resulting from watchlist alerts generated by automated screening tools that have been escalated by the Level 1 Global Sanctions Compliance Analyst(s).
• Identify and escalate any issues that impact the quality of the alerts generated.
• Ensure appropriate action is taken on accounts that appear to be associated with a true match to a sanctioned individual, entity and/or group.
• Collaborate with appropriate teams, internal and external, to develop effective strategies to assist with testing.
• Follow up with appropriate channels when problems are found.
• Address and discuss issues and proposed solutions with management.
• Assist in automating compliance department functionality and make recommendations on ways to make internal processes more efficient.
• Develop, regularly update and ensure accuracy of all tracking logs for metrics reporting.
• Create training materials and operating procedures for the sanctions compliance team and ensure all procedures are well documented and maintained appropriately.
• Apply industry experience to meet or exceed client needs and expectations within required timelines and commitments.
• Work and contribute to a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• College degree.
• 2-5 years of AML/Sanctions/Testing experience, particularly in a Level 2 or team lead position.
• Experience working with third-party automated screening tools.
• Strong familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Suite products.
• Hardworking and driven.
• Strong time management skills and ability to execute tasks within tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with colleagues across regions and business units.
• Experience and comfort working in an ever-changing industry and the flexibility to quickly react to changing demands.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Crypto experience a plus.
• CAMS or CGSS certification a plus but not required.
• Experience with MSBs a plus.

Benefits:

• Chance to earn equity.
• Maternity & Paternity leave.
• WeWork Membership.
• WFH Yearly Stipend.
• L&D Stipend (after 6 months).

zerohash's full stack financial infrastructure seamlessly connects fiat, crypto and stablecoins, enabling a better way to move and transfer money and value globally. zerohash provides the complete technical infrastructure (delivered through API and SDK) as well as the global regulatory stack to easily and compliantly send, receive, store, and convert fiat, crypto, and stablecoins, in one platform.

All zerohash employees are guided by the following characteristics and core principles:

• Independence/Ownership - An ability to work autonomously.
• Passion - We are innovating quickly and challenging the status quo.
• Collaborative - A good attitude and respect for others.
• Initiative - An ability and passion for learning and asking questions.
• Empathy - An ability to listen, respect, and understand your co-workers, customers, and everyone you interact with.
• Adaptability - An ability to respond quickly.
• Transparency - We believe that transparency is critical to empowering everyone to make the best decisions.
• Integrity - Integrity creates trust.