Senior Specialist, FCSO QA Screening

Job Summary

The Transaction Screening Senior Specialist (Individual Contributor) is responsible for overseeing and executing end-to-end transaction screening activities to ensure compliance with applicable sanctions regulations and internal policies and operational procedures. This role involves reviewing processes and transactions for accuracy and compliance, identifying areas of improvement and collaborating with cross functional teams. This role plays a critical part in identifying and escalating potential sanctions hits, conducting in-depth investigations, and supporting enhancements to screening systems and procedures. The individual will also collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate disposition of alerts, provide subject matter expertise, and contribute to ongoing process improvements in the financial crime compliance space. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a thorough understanding of process and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and accurate review and disposition of alerts generated by the transaction screening system.
• Perform detailed investigations on potential sanctions / AML / Internal matches, applying sound judgment and escalation protocols as required.
• Document alert investigations and outcomes clearly, maintaining a strong audit trail and supporting internal and external reviews.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in sanctions / AML screening, offering guidance on complex cases and policy interpretation.
• Ensure adherence to global and local regulatory requirements, including OFAC, UN, EU, and other relevant sanctions regimes.
• Collaborate with Technology, Compliance, and Operations teams to test and enhance screening scenarios and rules.
• Identify trends, anomalies, or gaps in the transaction screening process and suggest improvements or mitigating controls.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews including thematic reviews, internal audits, and regulatory examinations related to transaction screening.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sanctions laws, enforcement actions, and industry best practices.
• Oversee the OJT of new joiners including training the new joiners.
• Adhere to expected deadlines as stated in the DOI's through proper work-flow planning with existing resources and recommend appropriate process / DOI changes where required
• Participate in weekly / bi-weekly / monthly business meeting as required and provide an update on the QCO results as required to the forum.

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Business

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People & Talent

Risk Management

Governance

Regulatory & Business Conduct

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About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

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What We Offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Skills Required

compliance advisory , Investigations