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Sanctions Risk Specialist

Location

United States

Posted

63 days ago

Salary

$55.6K - $97.4K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Sanctions Risk Specialist

Amazon

Role Description Amazon seeks an experienced investigator to be part of a centralized Denied Party Screening team (DPS). The Sanctions Risk Specialist position focuses on accomplishing production goals and will work closely with the Operations Management Team in DPS. Individual problem-solving and analytical skills are used to authenticate and make determinations on customers and complex transactions and accounts. Nearly all decisions are expected to be made independently and with a high degree of accuracy following standard operating procedures (SOP’s). This position performs holistic account review and investigations, assists with responding to audits and outside inquiries, offers guidance, feedback and support for investigators and other operations team members working in Denied Parties and Sanctions compliance investigations. The position will help the business comply with applicable OFAC and other agencies laws and regulations, investigate and mitigate risk, and adhere to company policies and procedures. - Investigate denied parties and sanctions potential matches that arise from Amazon’s screening solution to support various business units. - Participate in ongoing customer due diligence. - Assist in identifying gaps and training opportunities for escalations that come through the operations and compliance workflows. - Assist with onboarding, training and mentoring new hires. - Drive operational metrics reconciliation with the DPS leadership. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience. - Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays. - Speak, write, and read fluently in Chinese. - 3+ years of hands-on experience in suspicious activity monitoring, fraud investigations or denied parties and sanctioned country screening within a large company or financial services environment. - Working knowledge of U.S. denied parties and sanctioned country laws and regulations. Requirements - Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. - Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel. - Experience working with geographically distributed teams within a complex international organization. - Sense of accountability and sound professional judgment. - Maintain individual accountability for performance metrics, ensuring ever-increasing levels of productivity and accuracy against established benchmarks. - Ability to make decisions in a timely manner with incomplete or ambiguous information. - Maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained during the investigations process. - Ability to identify, communicate, and champion process improvement opportunities which will benefit internal and external customers. - CAMs certification. - High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information. Benefits - Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage). - 401(k) matching. - Paid time off. - Parental leave.

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