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Adecco US, Inc. Sanctions Advisory Specialist in New York, New York
Adecco is currently assisting a great client in their search for an experienced Sanctions Advisory Specialist .
Type: 40hrs/wk. Contract
Start Date: Within two to three weeks.
Location: Intersect of 9th Avenue and W. 58th Street in New York, NY. Please make sure this commute works for you prior to applying.
Pay: $45.77 to $ 45.77/hr
Length: Long Term
Hours : 8am to 5pm; M-F
Responsibilities for the Sanctions Advisory Specialist role include:
Works to protect the client from legal, regulatory, and reputational risk within sanctioned entities.
Investigate escalations regarding payment messages sent into the compliance team.
Apply OFAC and EU regulations and present significant issues to anti-crime unit.
Ensure that significant events are immediately addressed and monitored.
Connect with service officers to decide if transaction-related requests are complying within regulations.
Maintain and manage internal watch lists and the maintenance of records.
Respond to and support sanctions-relevant reporting obligations involving countries in the region to the competent authorities.
Present required data to law enforcement or when requested internally.
Provide guidance using expert knowledge of Sanctions laws/regulations to business staff.
Qualifications for this Sanctions Advisory Specialist role:
BA / BS required either in Finance, International Relations, or Law within the complex regulatory arena, but a JD or Masters is strongly preferred.
Proven experience in AML or Sanctions Compliance within a Global Financial Institution.
Versed in monitoring and transaction filtering and name list screening.
Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Must enjoy problem-solving and researching.
Strong attention to detail and timely delivery to requests.
Mandatory adherence to federal reserve timeframes.
Pay Details: $45.77 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.