Compliance Officer

Mashreq

Compliance Officer overseeing regulatory compliance for MashreqBank's New York branch. Responsible for ensuring adherence to guidelines and managing investigations while training staff.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanctions compliance and payment screening, with a strong understanding of OFAC regulations and financial crime compliance principles. Capable of conducting thorough investigations and preparing detailed summaries to support regulatory decision-making.

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Sanctions Compliance ExperiencePayment ScreeningOFAC Regulations FamiliarityFinancial Crime Compliance PrinciplesCorrespondent Banking Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sanctions InvestigationsCross-Border Payment ProcessesDetailed Name MatchingTransaction AnalysisAlert Disposition Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

SWIFT Messaging FormatsISO 20022

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCGSS

Industry Keywords

Sanctions Screening AlertsFinancial InstitutionsGeographic Risk FactorsPayment PatternsRegulatory Decision-Making

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review sanctions screening alerts generated from cross-border wire transfers
Analyze payment details, parties involved, geographic risk factors, and transaction narratives to determine whether an alert represents a false positive match or a potential sanctions concern requiring escalation.
Conduct detailed name matching and sanctions-related research using internal and external sources.
Clear non-relevant alerts in accordance with the Bank's sanctions policies and documented procedures.
Ensure all alert dispositions are appropriately documented and supported by sufficient rationale and evidence.
Escalate potential sanctions hits and true matches to the Sanctions Manager or designated investigations team.
Conduct preliminary investigations involving originators, beneficiaries, financial institutions, vessel information, geographic references, transaction narratives.
Gather and analyze supporting documentation and intelligence to assist in regulatory decision-making.
Prepare clear and concise investigation summaries and recommendations.
Review payment activity flowing through correspondent and intermediary banking relationships.
Identify unusual payment patterns that may indicate sanctions evasion, use of shell companies, third-country routing, obfuscation of sanctioned parties, payment stripping or message manipulation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CGSS) strongly preferred.
5-7 years of sanctions compliance, payment screening, Sanctions investigations, or financial crime compliance experience.
Experience reviewing sanctions screening alerts and investigations in a banking environment.
Experience with correspondent banking and international payment processing preferred.
Familiarity with OFAC regulations and sanctions compliance requirements.
Strong understanding of:
OFAC sanctions regulations
U.S. sanctions programs
Correspondent banking
Cross-border payment processes
SWIFT messaging formats (MT and ISO 20022)
Financial crime compliance principles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to cover the nightshift when required