Sanctions Specialist

IntePros is seeking a skilled Sanctions Screening Rule and Exception Specialist to support our compliance and trade surveillance operations. This role focuses on developing and optimizing rules, testing and validating systems, and leveraging tools such as LexisNexis Bridger and Fircosoft to ensure robust sanctions compliance. The ideal candidate will have sanctions experience, with a preference for individuals familiar with sanctions screening processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine rules and exception logic for sanctions screening systems to ensure compliance with global regulations.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to align screening rules with regulatory and business requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of rules and exceptions to minimize false positives and ensure accuracy.
• Develop test plans and execute scenarios to validate sanctions screening systems' effectiveness.
• Identify, document, and resolve issues or inefficiencies in the testing process.
• Operate and maintain tools like LexisNexis Bridger and Fircosoft to perform sanctions screening.
• Integrate tools with internal systems for seamless data flow and monitoring.
• Analyze and resolve alerts generated by screening tools, ensuring timely resolution of flagged activities.
• Monitor transactions and customer data for potential sanctions violations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in sanctions compliance, including rule and exception writing.
• Hands-on experience with LexisNexis Bridger and Fircosoft or similar sanctions screening tools.
• Proven ability to conduct testing and validation of rules and exception logic.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience managing large datasets.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience with sanctions screening systems is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with global regulatory frameworks and sanctions programs (e.g., OFAC, UN, EU).
• Technical skills such as SQL, Python, or other data analysis tools are a plus.
  
  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Compliance, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.