Sanctions Compliance Specialist

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Sanctions Compliance Specialist, 12- Months Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients, at Austin, TX (Hybrid). Apply today for immediate consideration.

Hourly Pay: $36 to $41 W2

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Duration: 12- Months Contract until Apr 2026

Description:

• Assist Global Export and Sanctions Compliance team members in sanctions compliance activities by Conducting reviews and analysis of sanctions system alerts.
• Conduct investigation of customers, business partners, and transactions in accordance with established policies and procedures and tools per SLAs.
• Escalate unusual findings that might be related to sanctioned individuals, terrorist financing, law enforcement, or other criminal activities.
• Conducting searches, gathering data, and recording evidence from internal systems, the internet, third party tools, commercial databases, and enquiry with business or compliance contacts within the organization.
• Accumulating and documenting relevant regarding transaction and screened parties’ facts from investigations so GESC can determine the necessary compliance steps .
• Maintain thorough documentation of analysis performed.
• Cross-team cooperation and very good written and oral communication skills.
• Support any special projects or critical casework.
• Interacting with relevant teams to raise awareness of sanctions trends, emerging issues, remedial actions, or enhancements to the program.
• Supporting record keeping and documentation efforts.
• Ability to multitask; must be organized and detail oriented.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in reviews, investigation, and resolution of sanctions, money laundering, or terrorist financing issues.
• Experience using SAP GTS screening system and Accuity’s Compliance Link.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to apply sound ethical judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise and experience in OFAC/Sanctions Compliance laws and regulations.
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with company personnel.
• Ability to meet aggressive timelines and in a compliance focused environment.
• Proficiency in applications (Numbers, Pages, and Keynote) and MS Office applications (Excel and Word).
• Experience and knowledge of U.S. Export Administration Regulations is a plus.

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.