Description
My client, a globally recognised, leading Financial Services organisation has an excellent opportunity for a skilled Sanctions Alert Investigations Analyst to join on a contract basis.
Investment Banking - Competitive day rate - 6 month contract initially (scope to renew) - Edinburgh
*The ideal candidate for this role will have an excellent track record as Risk professional ideally with experience across one or more risk compliance roles, alongside Sanctions experience.*
Responsibilities
- Direct reporting to Sanctions Alert Investigations Lead, the role holder is responsible for the completion of Sanctions investigations activities within the Regional Sanctions Alert Investigations team.
- The role holder is responsible for the accurate recording of all decisions taken and escalation of all True Matches to the relevant Country Sanctions Officer.
- The role holder is responsible for accurate and timely recording of information required to produce ongoing Operational and Strategic MI.
- They will support the second line of defence oversight of sanctions risk within the Region through the application of the Sanctions Investigations activities.
Desired qualifications/experience
- Risk professional with experience in one or more risk compliance roles, to include Sanctions experience
- Knowledge of Sanctions regulations/guidance and their application to Sanctions alert investigation
- Knowledge of SWIFT messages (preferred but non-mandatory)
- Knowledge of banking products and services including global trade instruments
- An understanding of the different types of corporate structures
- Experience within the financial services industry
- Lateral thinker with an ability to interpret and solve complex issues
- High level of English language skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communicator with strong inter-personal and influencing skills
- Ability to adapt to change and provide input where necessary
If you are currently looking for your next contract assignment and the above is in line with your experience then please send your CV and contact me ASAP.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexuality, gender identification, or physical ability.